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We Still Have Time to Act - But Not Much by Christine MacDonald
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Our October cover, “The Ark” by Kevin Salon, is a wonderful example of magical realism as it depicts a scene of life elements—animals, fruit, even our own Mother Earth—waiting in a boat, waiting for salvation, waiting for life. Salon is able to convey how dire our environmental situation is through the turtle’s languishing fins. Through the expectant stances of the rabbit and crane, he portrays the hope that humans will save species from extinction as we mitigate climate change. I share Salon’s optimism. My hope for this month’s environmental focus is to remind ourselves of the wonder of creation. For Central Ohio, it’s the perfect time for a hike around our metro parks to witness the most beautiful change of seasons. Our environment provides “homes” to you and so many creatures and cultures of people around the world. We share this planet, and when we each take ownership for it, we protect it and honor it. Every issue offers great ways to implement stewardship into your daily lives. Let us all consciously choose to take necessary global action. Like many of you, it saddens me to see the direct effects of our changing planet: the extreme weather that hurts the lives of many and the animals with scarce resources. So how can we go from feeling defeated to being empowered? Change will only occur, after all, if you and I take action. Join a symposium. Campaign to our political leaders. Demand better practices from our local companies. We would love to hear your ideas on how you take environmental action. Jump on our Facebook page and let us know.
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What began as An Inconvenient Truth seven years ago has turned into an omnipresent truth. Widespread wildfires, significant polar ice melt, violent continental and oceanic storms, and global temperature extremes all continue to signal what scientists and experts predicted would transpire in the wake of sustained climate change. We’re not in Hollywood’s post-apocalyptic The Day After Tomorrow territory just yet, but it is evident that the pace of change is real and rapid. Will Steger, a record-setting explorer, states the trend he has witnessed firsthand in his 45 years of traversing the poles: “Climate change is having very real implications on the Arctic ecosystem and will affect our economy, security, international relationships and way of life.” A proposed pact calling for balancing global carbon emissions is slated to be implemented by the United Nations in 2015, but it is critical that misinformation and special interest groups do not derail the process from staying the course. The prospecting allure associated with fracking has recently brought our contribution to climate change all too close to home here in Central Ohio. The veiled perils of fracking are outlined in the documentary film Gasland Part II - a purported reduction in CO2 emissions is disproportionately offset through methane leakage at extraction sites, adding a more harmful greenhouse gas to the overall output. Our relationship with the global climate is a direct one, and we must remain vigilant in its maintenance and care through staying informed on developments that directly impact its long term well being.
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Global Village Collection Celebrates 20 Years in Delaware County
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lobal Village Collection (GVC) is a fair trade, non-profit, volunteer-supported retail store featuring coffee, tea, chocolate and unique handmade items from around the world. They are inviting the general public to come and help in their celebration. It kicks off October 4, which is also the monthly installment of Delaware’s First Friday event. Throughout the month, GVC will showcase a different region of the world each week. Handcrafted items are made by men and women overcoming poverty, domestic violence or human trafficking. Tea, coffee and food items are produced by farmers who are paid fairly and utilize safe and sustainable environmental practices. There are clothing items for everyone, from baby clothes to men’s ties and women’s dresses. Also in their product assortment are children’s toys and a wide variety of household décor. Location: 27 N. Sandusky St. For more information, visit TheGVC.org.
Massage Therapist Teaches Continuing Education Seminar on Craniosacral Therapy
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andall Gibson, a Licensed and Certified Massage Therapist, Master of Education and director of Polarity Healthcare, will instruct a 2-day course entitled “Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy” on November 9 and 10 at the American Institute of Alternative Medicine (AIAM) in Columbus. Nurses and occupational therapists can obtain Continuing Education (CE) hours from this class. Gibson is from the Akron area and has over 25 years in the field of bodywork. Cost: $250 before/$275 after October 9. Location: 6685 Doubletree Ave. For more information, call 330-701-8780 or visit PolarityHealthcare.com. See ad, page 10.
Acupuncture and Wellness Center Hosts Open House
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2 Meridians Acupuncture and Wellness invites the general public to visit their facility during an open house event on Thursday, October 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. Free healthy snacks and beverages will be served. “As we near the end of our second year, WELLNESS we would like to introduce the new practitioners that have joined our family,” says founder Brigitta Moskova. “We now offer services for colon hydrotherapy, detoxification, reflexology, laser therapy and whole-body spa treatments.” Location: 2511 Oakstone Dr., Columbus. See ad, page 12.
The Ark Kevin Sloan Artist Kevin Sloan’s featured cover art, The Ark, is reflective of the theme of his current works: the exploration of natural history with a sense of wonder and curiosity. He explains, “The natural world, now more understood and familiar than in the past, is increasingly threatened. This makes it once again rare and exotic.” Sloan deftly employs a combined allegorical, social and political lens in his paintings to start a conversation about our relationship with nature in the modern era. His artistic journey in “magic realism” most recently led to a Florida Individual Artist Fellowship. He’s shared his artistic knowledge and passion through teaching positions with the University of Wyoming and San Francisco State University, among others. Sloan earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from the University of Arizona, in Tucson, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University, in Philadelphia. Many galleries and public collections exhibit his work in the U.S. and internationally. Sloan’s unique compositions are inspired by his extensive travels around the world. He makes his home in Denver, Colorado. View the artist’s portfolio at KevinSloan.com or KevinSloanPrints.com.
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n an effort to serve a growing segment of the population that either is changing or has entirely shifted their dietary needs to being vegetarian or vegan, a new eco-friendly general store called Nature’s Path Market is opening October 13 in Gahanna. “People who are looking to transition in small steps will find a variety of healthy and nutritious options in our store,” explains founder Lee Ng. Nature’s Path Market is also committed to protecting the environment and offers eco-friendly household products in an effort to support sustainability. To coordinate the store’s mission with Meatless Monday, a global campaign begun in 2003 that promotes healthy and sustainable living, Nature’s Path Market is offering 10 percent off all purchases made each Monday beginning November 1. Location: 1360 Cherry Bottom Rd. For more information, call 614-476-6159 or visit NaturesPathMarket.com. See ad, page 18.
Sustainable Living Organization Hosts Annual Fundraiser in Columbus
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imply Living, a Central Ohio nonprofit group dedicated to educating people on how to live more sustainably, will have its eighth annual fundraiser on October 31 from noon to 1 p.m. at The Boat House restaurant. The general public is invited, but a RSVP is required. This year’s theme is “Moving from Me to We: Being Change, Building Community” and will examine the role Simply Living has played in communities over the past 20 years, with a special emphasis on the current work and future plans of the organization. A locally sourced menu will be prepared by Michael Jones, personal chef and Executive Director of Local Matters, a Central Ohio nonprofit dedicated to transforming the regional food system through education and action. RSVP required: call 614-361-3161 or email Connie Everett at lithag@aol.com. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Location: 679 W. Spring St. For more information about Simply Living, call 614-447-0296, email Joanne Wissler at Joanne@SimplyLiving. com or visit SimplyLiving.org.
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hoenix Wellness Center, newly opened in Johnstown, offers holistic health coaching for the surrounding community. Trudy Pieper, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) and resident of Licking County for 35 years, decided to open her practice in an agrarian community known for embracing natural and healthy activities. “In the 1980s we created a family coop in Johnstown where 50 families brought their groceries together to provide local vegetables, fruits, dairy and meat for their children.” As a current extension of that goal to provide natural solutions for the wellbeing of area families, Pieper pursued her naturopathic degree and received certification from the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board. “I want to provide quality health care and make an impact on subsequent generations,” she explains. Services include; a full health evaluation, iridology, applied kinesiology, face and nail analysis, Bach flower remedies, and classes on creating herb medicine and illness prevention. Location: 10 S. Main St. For more information, call 740-616-9949 or email TrudyPieperPhoenix@gmail. com. See ad, page 9.
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MagNoodles Offers Healthier Variations of Pasta
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ileen Magnotto, an Italian mother inspired to feed her children pasta with more nutritional value, founded MagNoodles after more than a decade of research. MagNoodles were created by blending vegetables, flaxseed, and ancient whole grains spelt and kamut with the standard pasta whole grains durum and semolina. All three varieties; shells, pennette and rotini, are organic, non-GMO, vegan and kosher. In addition to cooking and tasting like white pasta, MagNoodles provide more than two-thirds the daily whole grain requirement at 35g per serving, plus 7g of protein and 5g of fiber. MagNoodles can be found around Central Ohio at The Hills Market, The Andersons, Earth Fare, Giant Eagle Market District and Whole Foods. For more information, visit MagNoodles.com.
Jubilee Peace Fest Celebrates Five Years in Loveland
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ubilee Peace Fest, a four day celebration of healthy living through diet, yoga and music, returns to the historic Grailville retreat center and organic farm October 17 to 20. New this year is an a la carte programming schedule that allows for attendees who are unable to stay for the entire festival but want to attend more than one session. Morning sessions start at 6:30 a.m. and the day finishes with music until 11 p.m. All ages and abilities are welcome. Award-winning Olympic chef Mark Stroud will lead a team of 20 chefs to provide healthy feasts that will begin, break and end each day. Yogis and teachers include: John Pierre, Will Tuttle, Erica Jago, Afya Ibomu, Hannah Kaminsky and dozens more. Music will be provided by stic.man from Dead Prez, DJ Cavem, HuDost, ThePeace, Amy Ferguson is “Grandma Dirt” and others. Jubilee Peace Fest is a collaboration with World Peace Earth, a non-profit foundation with a vision to “create world peace one lifestyle change at a time” and a mission of “educating, encouraging, researching and promoting a loving lifestyle to create a virtuous, kind, gentle, respectful and spiritual relationship between all beings and the earth”. Location: 932 O’Bannonville Rd., Loveland. For more information, visit JubileePeaceFest.com or email Contact@ JubileePeaceFest.com. See ad, page 2.
Ohio Consumers Attend March in Support of Global Issue
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t 2 p.m. on October 12, World Food Day, consumers will reunite to march from Columbus City Hall to the Ohio Statehouse with the continued intention to raise awareness about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their widespread prevalence in the methods of food production in the United States and around the world. Marchers call for action from legislators with regard to GMO food labeling and testing, as well as corporate practices and protections surrounding GMOs. Once again the focus will be on Monsanto, a U.S.-based global agricultural biotechnology firm. Monsanto has proceeded with numerous patent infringement lawsuits against small farmers whose crops have been inadvertently cross-pollinated with Monsanto’s seeds. They received temporary Federal exemption on March 21 from any court seeking to halt the sale of their genetically engineered seeds, and that exemption status was renewed on September 11. Marchers see it as a removal of checks and balances between federal agencies as outlined in the Constitution. Marchers seek consumer protections similar to those put in place in Europe by the European Institute for Health and Consumer Protection (IHCP), which implement a strict legal framework for GMO authorization along with clear labeling standards, which allow for consumers to exercise their right to choose not to buy products containing GMOs. The event will be preceded by a Sustainable Future festival, which will provide a forum for local sustainability educators and vendors to share information with the public on choices that enhance social and environmental initiatives. A similar nonpartisan march, also entitled “March Against Monsanto”, was attended by over 1,000 people on May 25. Location: 90 W. Broad St. For more information, visit March-Against-Monsanto.com
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October is National Spinal Health Month
A healthy spine is more than the basis of good posture—it is a harbinger of sound emotional and physical health, according to practitioners of holistic chiropractic care. Those seeking relief from back pain and other common spine-related conditions might do well to exchange pain-masking drugs for more lasting relief from professional adjustments. All chiropractic can be considered alternative medicine, because practitioners do not prescribe drugs or surgery. Instead, these doctors rely on manual therapies such as spinal manipulation to improve function and provide pain relief for conditions ranging from simple sprains and strains to herniated discs and sciatica. Yet, holistic chiropractors go beyond treatment of structural problems, like a misaligned spine, to address root causes. Michael Roth, a Ventura, California, chiropractor who has been practicing holistic methods for nearly 20 years, points out that, “Basic spinal manipulation does not address the mind-body connection. A holistic chiropractor recognizes that symptoms are the body’s way of adapting to some environmental stressor. If the spine is adapting to a stressor, that’s not the cause of the problem, simply the effect.” Holistic chiropractors typically can suggest complementary measures such as massage, yoga, naturopathy or physical therapy for a more integrated and comprehensive treatment approach. Beyond adjusting the spine, they may also prescribe adjustments to diet, exercise and other lifestyle elements, depending on their understanding of an individual’s optimum path to wellness. Before placing one’s care in someone else’s hands, ask for credentials and seek out reviews from former patients. Good health—and a happy spine—begin with an educated and empowered patient. ChiroHealthy.com includes a database of licensed chiropractors, searchable by zip code.
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Cavities are Contagious
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an a kiss lead to a cavity? Yes, says Middleton, Wisconsin, Dentist Chris Kammer, president of The American Academy of Oral Systemic Health. He contends that cavities can be caused by bacteria that are passed from one person to another, just like a cold or the flu. “We aren’t born with tooth decay-causing bacteria,” says Kammer. “At some point, it is introduced to us from an external source, usually a family member,” through sharing food utensils, licking pacifiers, kissing and more. “Then it takes up residence in our mouths, where it is fed by sugars, which cause the bacteria to produce acid.” Cavity-causing bacteria can be transmitted by sharing food, by drinking out of the same glass and by toothbrushes that make contact with the bathroom counter. If bacteria is not removed from teeth (existing in a protective biofilm called plaque), the acid byproduct is able to directly reach and soften tooth surfaces, creating the holes called cavities. Easy solutions to the problem start with good oral hygiene for both parents and kids and proper brushing from a very young age, starting with finger brushing as soon as the first tooth erupts. Kammer advises making it fun and thus habit-forming when kids become old enough to do it themselves; one new interactive toothbrush times kids to ensure they brush the dentist-recommended two minutes.
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Acupuncture’s Growing More Plastics, More Acceptance Obese Kids
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ne in 10 American adults has received acupuncture at least once and nearly half of them say they are “extremely” or “very” satisfied with their treatment, according to a survey sponsored by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Sixty percent of survey respondents readily accepted the idea of acupuncture as a treatment option, and 20 percent have used other forms of Oriental medicine, including herbs and Chinese bodywork. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day is observed on Oct. 24. For more information, visit aomday.org.
Mercury RAISES Risk of Diabetes AND Heart Attacks
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xposure to mercury in young adulthood can trigger serious health issues later in life, according to two recent studies. New Indiana University research confirmed a link between mercury exposure and diabetes in young adults ages 20 to 32 at the beginning of the study in 1987, and was periodically reassessed six times through 2005. Those with high mercury levels at the beginning of the study were 65 percent more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes as they aged. Also, Swedish researchers report that high mercury levels from eating contaminated fish leads to a higher risk for heart attacks in men. However, eating clean coldwater fish high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, countered the increased risk from the mercury exposure, according to conclusions published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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causal link between the worldwide epidemic of childhood obesity and phthalates commonly used in soft plastics, packaging and many personal care products is becoming more evident. A Korean study from Sanggye Paik Hospital at the Inje University College of Medicine, in Seoul, shows that the risk of childhood obesity increases with the level of DEHP (di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate) in the bloodstream. The study indicates that phthalates may change gene expression associated with fat metabolism. DEHP in particular is a suspected endocrine disruptor, or hormonealtering agent. Children with the highest DEHP levels were nearly five times more likely of being obese than children with the lowest levels. The scientists studied 204 children ages 6 to 13, of whom 105 were obese. A chemical commonly used to soften plastics, DEHP is found in some children’s toys, as well as myriad household items. Phthalates can be found in pacifiers, plastic food packaging, medical equipment and building materials like vinyl flooring. Personal care products such as soap, shampoo and nail polish may also contain phthalates.
Celebrate Naturopathic Medicine Week October 7‐13 Naturopathic Medicine: practices the healing power of nature identifies & treats the cause of illness treats the whole person practices prevention
U.S. Senate Designates Naturopathic Medicine Week
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he U.S. Senate passed a unanimous resolution for October 7 to 13 to be recognized as Naturopathic Medicine Week. It affirms the value of naturopathic medicine in providing safe, effective and affordable health care through helping stem the shortfall of available primary care physicians, while encouraging Americans to learn more about the role naturopathic physicians play in addressing chronic and debilitating medical conditions. For more information, visit Naturopathic.org.
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Meet the World’s Greenest Office Building photo by Nic Lehoux
Even on cloudy days, the photovoltaic-paneled roof of the Bullitt Center, in Seattle, Washington, generates all the electricity the six-story structure requires. Inside, commercial office space is equipped with composting toilets, rainwater showers and a glass-enclosed stairway to encourage climbing exercise over riding the elevator. The Bullitt Foundation, founded in 1952, has focused since the 1990s on helping cities function more like ecosystems. Seattle’s new building not only provides space for eco-conscious tenants, but also functions as a learning center, demonstrating how people and businesses can coexist more in harmony with nature. The Bullitt Center was constructed according to a demanding green building certification program called the Living Building Challenge, which lists zero net use of energy and water among its many requirements. The standards far surpass those of the better-known Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. Founder Jason McLennan says the challenge is to encourage others to build more enjoyable, sustainable and affordable structures around the world.
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Solar Panels Almost Breaking Even At current growth rates, solar energy could be harnessed to produce 10 percent of the world’s electricity by 2020. But the greater benefit of clean solar power relies on first realizing an efficient initial payback for all the energy needed to produce the panels. To make polysilicon, the basic building block of most solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, silica rock must be melted at 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, using electricity from mostly coal-fired power plants. Stanford University researchers believe that a tipping point when clean electricity from installed solar panels surpasses the energy going into the industry’s continued growth will occur by 2015. As the industry has advanced, it’s required ever less energy and silicon to manufacture and install solar PV panels, along with less wasted silicon, according to Stanford University’s Global Climate & Energy Project. Advances in solar cell efficiency requires fewer panels, and new thin-film solar panels leave out silicon altogether. Source: Sustainable Business News
Garbage Galore
A Swirling Southern Patch of Plastic Trash The Great Pacific Garbage Patch and North Atlantic Garbage Patch have already been well documented, and the trashy family is growing. The South Pacific Gyre is an accumulation zone of plastic pollution floating off the coast of Chile. Scientists at the 5 Gyres Institute, which tracks plastic pollution in swirling subtropical gyres (vortices), discovered this latest mass of plastic by examining ocean currents. A new study published in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin marks the first documentation of a defined oceanic garbage patch in the Southern Hemisphere, where sparse research on marine plastic pollution previously existed. View a map and find more information at 5Gyres.org.
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12 Meridians Acupuncture Providing Added Care for Balanced Wellness by Susan Post
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icensed Acupuncturist Brigitta Moskova opened 12 Meridians Acupuncture in April of 2012 because she was not satisfied with just creating a space to practice her specialty; she wanted to create a wellness center. With two acupuncturists, two massage therapists, two colon hydrotherapists, a spa and reflexology specialist, and a laser therapist, the Westerville practice is now promoting wellness through a variety of disciplines within alternative medicine. Moskova grew up in Eastern Europe, where she also attended medical school and where rotations at the emergency room did not seem to fit her medical interests. During her second year of medical school, however, she discovered acupuncture. Moskova was amazed by the immediate sensations she experienced and became fascinated by how acupuncture worked. From there her interests quickly shifted from Western to Oriental medicine. Moskova moved to the United States and graduated from the Columbus-based American Institute of Alternative Medicine as a licensed acupuncturist in 2009. After working with other practitioners for a few years, Moskova decided it was time to create her own space. She wanted a space that not only focused on total wellness, but also made patients feel welcome and comfortable. The center creates a friendly atmosphere where patients coming in for their first visit feel like they have been coming in for forever. natural awakenings
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“We want to provide a place where people can come in and fully relax and recharge and get to a more balanced state,” she says. The atmosphere at 12 Meridians is such that Moskova says during their treatment, patients sometimes relax to sleep. Many patients seek out alternative medicine as a means of pain management. However, Moskova says, “We see a lot of patients who use it as preventive care or maintenance care.” Treatment plans at 12 Meridians are designed to address health issues so the patient can achieve a more balanced state. Moskova likes to see her new patients two times a week to start, then once a week, then once a month, finally achieving appointments solely for maintenance care. 12 Meridians administers a collection of treatments that can be used together to alleviate health issues or provide patients a way to achieve inner balance. Moskova herself specializes in acupuncture, utilizing a digital technology known as AcuGraph. “Patients can see visually what imbalances they have,” she says of the technology. “They can see their balance progress across treatments.” She also pairs cupping therapy, a technique that places suction devices on the skin to stimulate blood flow, with her acupuncture treatments. Cupping leaves patients feeling like they have had a deep tissue massage in just five to 10 minutes for almost instant relief of muscle tension. The application is thought to also address respiratory issues and aid in detoxification. The additional wellness practitioners at 12 Meridians specialize in a variety of other alternative medical practices. They offer massage, colon hydrotherapy, laser therapy and full spa services with reflexology, a means of applying pressure to specific points on the hands or feet to affect the internal organs. Colon hydrotherapy focuses on detoxification and digestive-tract health, while laser therapy is used for pain management. Treatments at 12 Meridians can address a host of physical and emotional issues. Massage and acupuncture can alleviate pain, including everything from headaches and neck pain to arthritis and tendonitis. Treatments also help circulation and general function of the body. Other applications encompass fertility and women’s health issues. Being a wellness center, 12 Meridians also focuses on helping patients heal emotional issues like anxiety, depression, stress and sleep disorders. Moskova and the practitioners at 12 Meridians strive to find a course of treatment for their patients to improve health and wellness by exploring alternative medical disciplines. Location: 2511 Oakstone Drive. For more information, visit 12MeridiansAcupuncture.com or call 614-423-8368. See ad, page 12. Susan Post is a freelance writer and editor based in Columbus. She enjoys writing about her city and the people and places that make it special. Contact her at Susan.Post.75@ gmail.com.
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STARRY-EYED KIDS Clear Skies, Cool Nights Open Vast Vistas by Randy Kambic
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ishing upon a star is an iconic activity steeped in everyone’s childhood desire to attain happiness and fulfillment. Actual stargazing can help make parents’ dreams for their children’s well-being come true, as well. Children are exposed to imagining the larger celestial realm through popular films, science fiction literature and pop songs, plus more tangibly via current sky events. Consider news of the meteoroid that exploded over Russia in February and the latest images from the surface of Mars beamed to us by the NASA rover Curiosity. Experiencing the excitement of early knowledge can bolster academics while fostering a calming sense of the order of nature’s rhythms. “Astronomy ties into every educational domain—physics, geometry, algebra, history and ecology,” advises former elementary school teacher Hiram Bertoch, of West Valley City, Utah, owner of the KidsKnowIt Network, which maintains 10 free children’s learning websites, including KidsAstronomy.com. Standing in awe at the wonders of the universe can also instill a centering sense of humility in the face of such grandeur. Autumn is one of the best times for channeling youngsters’ intrigue in constellations, given the clearer
skies and comfortably cool nights. This year, families can anticipate a special viewing of the Comet ISON, which is expected to be visible from much of the United States in late November.
Getting Started
Sky & Telescope magazine’s online guide, Getting Started in Astronomy, offers easy steps for parents to put stars in kids’ eyes. Check out its This Week’s Sky at a Glance link. Find an open space like a park or wooded clearing to reduce ambient light and use sky maps in hobby publications or astronomy books from the library as guides. Binoculars are the best tool to start getting familiar with the night sky— they augment the naked eye enough to identify many Moon craters, Jupiter’s moons and the crescent phases of Venus. Planetariums, science and children’s museums, nature centers and astronomy clubs often hold public family events that include access to telescopes; some loan or rent them out. (Find local clubs and facilities at SkyAndTelescope.com/community/ organizations.) Other opportunities include NASA’s Night Sky Network of astronomy clubs, Astronomy magazine’s youth programs, SpacePlace.nasa.gov and Astronomy.com/kids programs.
Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops offer astronomy merit badges. When a family’s interest continues sufficiently to buy a telescope, test preferred models at many potential settings before finalizing a purchase. According to the online guide, a first telescope should provide highquality optics that limit diffraction (the spreading of light as it passes through the lens system to the eye) and a sturdy, smooth-working mount. More advanced telescopes have built-in computers and motors that can be programmed to point at specific spots in the sky. Whether early steps lead to a later career or as a heavenly hobby, helping to convert a child’s, “What’s that?” to a happy, “I know what that is,” becomes worth encouraging. As Bertoch observes, “Kids have an innate excitement about what’s out there.” Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a freelance writer and editor who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.
Space Songs Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield caused an Internet sensation when he sang David Bowie’s Space Oddity in the International Space Station last May. Here are some other celestial tributes: Bad Moon Rising, Creedence Clearwater Revival Champagne Supernova, Oasis Eclipse, Pink Floyd Harvest Moon, Neil Young Here Comes the Sun, The Beatles Moondance, Van Morrison Soak Up the Sun, Sheryl Crow Staring at the Sun, U2 Walking on the Moon, The Police Walking on the Sun, Smash Mouth We Are All Made of Stars, Moby
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“These next few years are going to tell the tale about the next 10,000 years,” says well-known global environmental activist Bill McKibben, author of Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet. “We’re not going to stop global warming; it’s too late for that. But we can keep it from getting as bad as it could possibly get.”
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enowned “We’re not going to stop ubiquitous use of climate sciclimate-changing global warming; it’s too fossil fuels. entist Richard Somerville, Ph.D., late for that. But we can Unfortunately, uses simple langreenhouse gases keep it from getting as bad would have had guage and sports analogies to help us as it could possibly get.” to peak two years understand climate ago and now ~ Bill McKibben change and the be in decline in risks ahead. order to take the A distinguished professor emerieasy way out. Instead, the amount of tus, researcher at California’s Scripps carbon dioxide in the atmosphere shot Institution of Oceanography and past 400 parts per million last May, author of The Forgiving Air, he likens a level that most scientists agree the greenhouse gases to a scandal that’s planet hasn’t experienced since long rocked major league baseball in before the arrival of modern humans. recent years. “Greenhouse gases are “Science tells you, you can put the steroids of the climate system,” this much carbon dioxide into the he says. Although we can’t link them atmosphere, but no more,” without to any single weather event, we can changing the planet’s climate too see them in the statistics at the end dramatically, Somerville says. “Mother of the season, Somerville says. With Nature tells you, you cannot wait 50 the bases loaded, “Look out, because or 100 years to solve this. You have to Mother Nature bats last.” do it in five to 10 years. There’s been To explain how we could confront a general failure to connect the dots.” the problem, he turns to another sport, The bit of good news is that time has skiing. If we were serious about avoidnot yet completely run out. He and ing a worst-case scenario, we would other pioneering thought leaders have opted for the “bunny slope” believe that we can still reverse the approach, a leisurely descent from the dangerous current course. 14
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McKibben’s grassroots group, 350.org, opposes the planned Keystone XL pipeline that, if built, is expected to transport Canadian tar sands oil across the United States to Bill McKibben refineries along the Gulf of Mexico. Increasing fossil fuel infrastructure, he says, is impractical, and we’d be better off investing in clean and renewable energies such as wind, solar and geothermal. It’s a theme also sounded by Frances Beinecke, president of the New York Citybased Natural Resources Defense Council and author of Clean Frances Beinecke Energy Common Sense. With the failure of the U.S. Congress to enact climate legislation, her group, encompassing 1.4 million online members and activists, is pressing the Obama administration to live up to its pledge to regulate the carbon dioxide emitted by power plants. The leading culprits for climate-changing gases, they contribute 40 percent of the country’s carbon emissions. “It’s time to act, and we have to act now,” Beinecke says.
On the Water Front
Sandra Postel agrees. “Water, energy and food production: These things are tightly linked, and all are affected by climate change.” From Los Lunas, New Mexico, she leads the Global Water Policy Project, a group also focused
“Tell politicians that you care about this. We’ve got to get countering climate change high on the priority list.” ~ Richard Somerville on the climate conundrum, as well as National Geographic’s Change the Course national freshwater conservation and restoration campaign. Competition for water is increasing in Sandra Postel several parts of the country, she says, and will only get worse as dry conditions increase demands on groundwater. Endangered sources detailed in her extensive related writings include the Ogallala Aquifer, vital to agricultural operations across much of the Great Plains, and California’s Central Valley, the nation’s fruit and vegetable bowl. In the Colorado River Basin, which
provides drinking water to some 30 million people, water demands already exceed the available supply—and that gap is expected to widen with changes in the region’s climate. In other regions, the problem is too much water from storms, hurricanes and flooding, a trend that Postel and other experts say will also worsen as the world continues to warm and fuel weather extremes. Beyond the loss of lives and property damage, this “new normal” holds stark implications for communities. “We’ve built our bridges, dams and other infrastructure based on 100year records of what’s happened in the past,” advises Postel. “In a lot of ways, how we experience climate change is going to be through changes in the water cycle. If the past isn’t a good guide to the future anymore, we’ll have to change our water management.” (See nrdc.org/water/readiness by city and state.)
On the Ocean Front
The world’s oceans are being transformed by climate change in ways we are only beginning to understand. Since the Industrial Revolution,
oceans have absorbed a significant portion of the carbon dioxide generated, experiencing a 30 percent rise in acidity; that’s expected to reach 100 to 150 percent above pre-industrial levels by the end of this century, according to the nonprofit National Academy of Science (NAS), in Washington, D.C. “Thank goodness for the oceans, but they are paying a tremendous price,” says Oceanographer Dawn Wright, Ph.D. She’s chief scientist of Esri, in Redlands, California, that analyzes geographic system relationships, patterns and trends. The higher acidity levels are “taking a toll on shellfish such as oysters, clams and sea urchins, as well as coral reefs, where much aquatic life is spawned,” Wright explains. Climate change may have other devastating impacts on the ocean food chain—and eventually us—that scientists are only beginning to discern. As just one of myriad impacts: Ocean acidification threatens the country’s $3.7 billion annual wild fish and shellfish industry and the $9.6 billion slice of the global tourism business that caters to scuba divers and snorkelers, according to a recent NAS study.
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“Water, energy and food production: These things are tightly linked, and all are affected by climate change.” ~ Sandra Postel
The Way Forward
We can be grateful for some hopeful developments in the call to act. Wright, who has advised President Obama’s National Ocean Council, is overseeing her company’s ocean initiative, which includes building an ocean basemap of unparalleled detail. While less than 10 percent of the world’s oceans’ underwater realms are mapped today, Esri is compiling authoritative bathymetric data to build a comprehensive map of the ocean floor. Public and private sector planners, researchers, businesses and nonprofits are already using this map and analysis tools to, among other things, conduct risk assessments and provide greater understanding of how onshore development impacts oceans’ natural systems. Municipalities are also taking action. New York City plans to restore natural buffers to future hurricanes,
while Philadelphia and other cities are restoring watersheds, replanting trees in riparian areas, adding rain gardens, laying permeable pavement and revamping roofs and parking lots to reduce stormwater runoff. Investing in such “green infrastructure” is less costly than expanding “grey infrastructure” such as underground sewer systems and water purification plants. Increasingly, local authorities are relocating communities out of flood zones to allow rivers to reclaim wetlands, an effort which also creates new recreation and tourism spots. Floodplains buffer against extreme flooding and drought, plus filter stormwater runoff, removing farm and lawn fertilizers and other chemicals that otherwise enter waterways, creating deoxygenated “dead zones” where aquatic life can’t survive, as exemplified by parts of Lake Erie, Chesapeake Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. “These solutions are unfolding here and there,” Postel notes, while also remarking that too many locales are rebuilding levees at their peril and allowing people to return to areas that flood repeatedly. “An amount of climate change is already locked in. We will have to adapt, as well as mitigate, simultaneously.” Somerville, who helped write the 2007 assessment by the Nobel Prize-winning International Panel on Climate Change, labels it “balo-
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Signs Of Changes To Come Without actions to significantly curb greenhouse gas emissions, air temperatures could increase as much as 11.5 percent by 2100, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). While the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change pledged in 2009 to keep warming from increasing more than 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit, more recent reports by the World Bank and other institutions warn that the goal may be unrealistic. Continued global warming could cause widespread drought, flooding and other changes, with disastrous consequences. Here are some of the ways climate change has
already impacted our lives. Temperatures: The average global temperature for 2012—about 58.3 degrees Fahrenheit—was the ninthwarmest year since record keeping began in 1880. It was also the 36th consecutive year that the global temperature surpassed the 20th-century average, according to the National Climate Data Center at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The problem comes alive in a video at Tinyurl.com/NASAEarthTemps. The EPA reports that the number of days that temperatures will exceed 90 degrees Farenheit is expected to increase throughout the U.S., espe-
cially in areas that already experience heat waves. Drought: Drought struck twothirds of America’s lower 48 states last year, and continued into 2013 in many parts of the country, costing billions of dollars in crop failures and damage from resulting wildfires. Extreme storms: East Coast weather has become wilder, with storms such as Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy wreaking unprecedented losses in human life and property. Freshwater supplies: As melting shrinks glaciers’ historic footprints, reducing the amount of springtime snowmelt, and we continue to deplete groundwater faster than it can be replenished, conflicts between agriculture, industry and municipalities over water are expected to increase. Meanwhile, rising sea levels near some seashore cities have already led to incursions of saltwater, contaminating underground freshwater systems. Rising sea levels: Since 1870, the global sea level has risen by about eight inches, according to the EPA. By the end of this century, it estimates that New York City could see a rise of 2.3 feet and Galveston, Texas, 3.5 feet. Other studies say those estimates are conservative. Research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in July concluded that a rise of 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit could result in a corresponding rise in sea levels exceeding 13 feet.
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ing across Middle Earth, we like the idea of walking long distances as a way to get in touch with ourselves—and often with something larger. In America, there are as many trails to hike as there are reasons to do it. For Cheryl Strayed, author of the 2012 bestselling memoir, Wild, hiking the Pacific Crest Trail at age 26 allowed her innate courage to blossom. A rank novice, she took to the trails solo, grieving the early death of her mother, and discovered a new kind of self-reliance. “Every time I heard a sound of unknown origin or felt something horrible cohering in my imagination, I pushed it away,” Strayed relates. “I simply did not let myself become afraid.
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or more than a millennium, seekers have made spiritual pilgrimages on the Way of St. James, beginning at their chosen point in Europe, winding westward and ending in the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. Today, as portrayed in the 2010 movie, The Way, the core route continues to attract both secular and devout trekkers. It’s fair to say that every pilgrim derives something from the journey, although it’s not always what they expect. Alyssa Machle, a landscape architect in San Francisco, imagined that walking The Way would be a quietly contemplative and solitary experience. Instead, she spent weeks bonding with fellow trekkers: an Ohio schoolteacher trying to decide whether to become a Catholic nun, and a German woman in her 30s unsettled by falling in love with her life partner’s best friend, a war veteran in his 70s. “Inevitably, each person had some internal battle that he or she hoped to resolve,” Machle found. “My own ideological shift was about setting aside preconceived ideas about how I would experience the path, and focusing my energy on the community that I suddenly was part of.” The diverse goals of the people Machle met on The Way speaks to the power of adventurous treks. From the Bible story of Moses and the Israelites crossing the desert for 40 years to young Fellowship of the Ring members hik-
Fear begets fear. Power begets power. I willed myself to beget power. It wasn’t long before I actually wasn’t afraid.” Other people on such journeys are inspired by their love for the environment, like Zen Buddhist priest and retired psychotherapist Shodo Spring, leader of this year’s Compassionate Earth Walk, a July-through-October protest of our nation’s dependence on fossil fuels. It has engaged a “moving community” of shared prayers, meditation and yoga along the path of the pending Keystone XL pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta, Canada, to Steele City, Nebraska. Spring emphasizes that the walk is intended to connect participants to the land and the people that live on it. “We’re going to small towns,” she says, “where many residents make their livelihoods from oil. There’s a deep division between such people and our group. But when we listen to each other, that division gets healed.” Activist David Rogner says that long-distance walks don’t just raise awareness of political and social issues—they also give people hope. He spent 25 months walking across the United States in the first coast-to-coast roadside litter program, Pick Up America. “As we walked and picked up trash, we inspired people to believe there could be change,” he says. His trek gave him hope for his own future, too. He now believes, “If you commit your life to the healing and restoration of community and yourself, you are going to be wholly provided for.” Whatever the purpose, there are many scenic long-
distance walking trails to choose from. The Pacific Crest Trail, from the U.S.-Mexico border in Southern California to the uppermost reaches of Washington State, offers stunning views of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges. The Appalachian Trail, which winds 2,200 miles between Georgia and Maine, provides 250 shelters and campsites. In Wisconsin, the 1,000-mile Ice Age Trail offers awe-inspiring views of glacial landscapes. Starting in North Carolina, the Mountains-to-Sea trail extends from the Great Smoky Mountains to the crystal-blue waters of the Outer Banks. In Missouri, the Ozark Trail sweeps through mountains, lush valleys and tumbling waterfalls. Plus, overseas trails await, as well. Sarah Todd is a writer and editor in Brooklyn, NY. Connect at SarahToddInk.com.
TIPS FOR A LONG TREK by Sarah Todd Pack light. In long-distance hiking, every ounce counts. Try to make sure everything in the backpack has at least two uses: socks that double as mittens or a fleece that transforms into a pillow. Get in shape. Walk two hours a day in preceding months to help train for lengthy days on foot. Do a few test walks loaded with gear to see what it’s like to carry that amount of weight before hitting the trail. Prepare for foot care. Expert trekkers smear jelly-like products like Waxelene on their feet before putting on their socks to help prevent blisters. It also soothes chafing and offers foot relief at the end of a long day’s hike. Plan meals beforehand. Measure out all the ingredients for a healthy menu plan and put them in lightweight bags to allow the exact right amount of food needed—no more, no less—for the long haul between provisioning stations (local accessible towns and holding spots for pre-shipped boxes).
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Mammography and Thermography Screenings Seizing the Opportunity to Enhance Preventive Care By Working Together by Joel Shuler
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o maximize preventive care for breast health, which is best – mammography or thermography? Increasingly, the answer is both. While traditional medical care providers continue to promote annual mammograms for women over age 40 as the best way to detect breast cancer, there are indications that some in the traditional medical community are beginning to acknowledge that thermography can play an important role as both a preventive and early detection tool.
Mammography and Thermography – What’s the Difference? Most women have a good understanding of mammography, which uses X-rays to create an image of the breast. These X-ray images can reveal early signs of breast cancer, such as dense calcium deposits. Mammography, like all traditional medical X-ray technology, focuses on abnormalities
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in the physical or anatomical structures within the breast. Thermography, on the other hand, focuses on physiological changes in temperature and vascular activity. Infrared imaging is used to detect heat and analyze vascular activity, which can change due to biochemical reactions. Thermography is based on the principle that chemical and blood vessel activity is higher in and surrounding pre-cancerous tissue. Pre-cancerous and cancerous masses need an abundant supply of nutrients to grow, and this increased circulation and activity in a tissue region increases the regional surface temperatures, which thermography can detect and monitor. Unquestionably, mammography remains the “gold standard” for breast cancer detection among the conventional medical community. Standard preventive guidance for all women includes an annual clinical breast exam starting at age 20 and annual mammography beginning at age 40 (earlier for women considered “high risk”). A leading source of breast health information and cancer prevention, The Susan G. Komen website (komen.org), states emphatically, “Mammography is the best screening tool for breast cancer used today.” But mammography has its critics, especially those concerned about the potential harmful effects of repeated radiation exposure. Questions have been raised for decades, by researchers and members of the traditional medical community, about the need for mass annual X-ray screenings. Even the National Cancer Institute has noted potential harms due to radiation exposure, and a 2006 study published in the British Journal of Radiobiology stated that the type of radiation used in X-ray-based screenings is more carcinogenic than previously believed. Researchers wrote that recent biological studies indicated that low-energy X-rays used in mammography are about four times more likely to cause mutational damage than higher energy X-rays. While thermography carries none of the screening risk, because infrared imaging technology does not involve radiation and is contact-free, it has been hampered by misinformation and allegations of “untrained” clinicians. Most women do not know, for example, that the Food and Drug Administration in 1982 approved thermography as a screening procedure to detect breast cancer. Decades of study and research, better equipment and better training have cleared up much of the misinformation about thermography, but many traditional medical professionals still don’t know much about the practice,
largely because medical schools don’t teach it. “No one screening test is 100% accurate, but combining these screening tests greatly increases the chance of early detection and the opportunity to intervene early and change the outcome,” explains Dena Johnston, owner of Ohio Infrared Health in Columbus. “Thermograms and mammograms complement each other, allowing women to have another tool that they can add to their regular preventive check ups. They can also safely start getting thermograms at any age.” While the two testing procedures are different, they’re similar in one important respect: neither method can diagnose breast cancer. But both do reveal abnormalities that can lead to the only fool-proof diagnostic procedure: a biopsy.
Moving Toward a Collaborative Approach
Thermography advocates have long supported a collaborative approach. The American College of Clinical Thermology describes thermography as “an adjunct to the appropriate use of mammography,” not a competitor. “In fact,” the ACCT website states, “thermography has the ability to identify patients at the highest risk and actually increase the effective usage of mammographic imaging procedures.” Adding thermography to the breast health toolkit, advocates say, is important because the procedure can detect heat and vascular abnormalities years before being discovered by any other procedure, including mammography. “The women that we see are very proactive with regards to their breast health. They want the earliest possible detection and the opportunity to make lifestyle changes that can affect their breast health,” said Johnston of Ohio Infrared Health. This collaborative approach has been bolstered by a longtime radiologist and imaging consultant who is a passionate advocate for breast cancer prevention. Dr. Thomas Hudson is the author of Journey to Hope, an inspirational book that helps woman understand all the intricacies of breast health and breast cancer. Currently based at the Women’s Center for Radiology in Orlando, Fla., Hudson said one of the biggest challenges to overcome is the
conventional medical model, which he said emphasizes treatment over prevention. “Thermography has the ability to pick up thermal findings, changes in the skin that are due to an early breast cancer, that can be found years before it’s visible on a mammogram,” Hudson said on a Think Beyond Pink radio show available on WebTalkRadio.net. “That’s really talking about prevention, and it’s a big piece that’s missing in the conventional medical model.” Hudson said that as an imaging consultant, it would be helpful to have thermogram and mammogram information together when looking at specific abnormalities and trying to determine next steps. “It’s unfortunate that it isn’t used more as an adjunct, because it can pick up things much, much earlier, when there are things that you can actually do in terms of nutrition, in terms of stress reduction and on and on,” he said. “That’s why I think it’s too bad that it isn’t in more use, but I think it will be because that’s the direction things are going.” While the majority of patients at Ohio Infrared Health are women over age 50, thermography is most beneficial for younger women. “Women under age 50 have denser breast tissue, which makes it more difficult for mammograms to detect abnormalities. Breast cancers are particularly aggressive and grow significantly faster in younger women,” explains Johnston. “Thermography offers young women a radiation free way to start screening their breasts much earlier. Thermography is also safe for women who are pregnant, nursing, or have breast implants. The number one thing that women say to me is that they wish they had known about thermography sooner.” To learn more about thermography, visit the American College of Clinical Thermology at ThermologyOnline.org, or visit BreastThermography.com. For more information about Dr. Thomas Hudson and his book Journey to Hope, visit YourJourneyToHope.com. For more information about Ohio Infrared Health in Columbus, visit OhioInfraredHealth.com. See ad, page 20. Joel Shuler is the publisher of Natural Awakenings San Antonio. Connect at NaturalAwakeningsSA.com.
how they compare Mammography
Thermography
Uses X-rays to produce an image of the breast. Areas with abnormalities need to be dense enough to be seen. However, if too dense,interpretation may be difficult.
Uses infrared imaging technology to detect heat and vascular activity. Heat is compiled into a computerized image for analysis.
Focuses on structural imaging and has the ability to locate an area of suspicious tissue.
Focuses on physiologic changes, changes in temperatures and vascular activity that could indicate abnormal activity in an area of the breast.
Early detection method, when breast tissue abnormality becomes evident.
Early detection method, when abnormal vascular patterns and temperature changes are detected, generally much earlier than tissue abnormality is visible.
Cannot diagnose cancer. Can detect some tumors in the pre-invasive stage.
Cannot diagnose cancer. May provide the first signal that changes are occurring in the breast tissue.
For most women with private insurance, annual mammography screeningsare covered without copayments or deductibles, but it’s important to contact the mammogram facility and your insurance carrier to confirm insurance coverage. Also, Medicare pays for annual screening for all female beneficiaries who are age 40 or older.
Generally not covered by health insurance plans. Some plans may offer some out-of-network coverage, but you should check with your plan administrator first. Thermography screenings are eligible expenses for health care flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Accounts. The cost of breast thermography screening averages $150-$200.
Source: Breast Thermography website, www.breastthermography.com.
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egetarian Awareness Month provides a timely opportunity to realize that a plant-focused diet does not derive exclusively from plants. Just as a carnivore does not subsist on meat alone, the same applies to a vegetarian. What can we learn from our Paleolithic, or Stone Age, ancestors? The recent trend toward recreating a Paleo-era diet emphasizes the importance of vegetable nutrition to prehistoric communities, correcting the misperception that they were primarily meat-eaters. The original Paleo diet, before the advent of agriculture, reflected the hunting and gathering of lean meats, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and was absent of grains, dairy, starchy foods, sugar and salt. Today’s updated version might comprise foods naturally available and/or abundant before the cultivation of food in gardens, crops and livestock. Loren Cordain, Ph.D., author of The Paleo Diet and Nutritionist Nora Gedgaudas, author of Primal Body, Primal Mind, each contest the premise perpetuated by many in the weight-loss industry that fat, especially naturally saturated fat, is unhealthy. Those same proponents that maintain low-fat/ 22
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non-fat food is a panacea for modern illnesses also purport that cholesterol is the chief cause of heart ailments. Gedgaudas writes that the diets of hunter-gatherers inhabiting varied landscapes, from the Inuit of the north to tropical forest hominids, included large amounts of fat and cholesterol, which is essential to maintaining cell membranes and regulating hormones. She points out that obtaining cholesterol from food is necessary to augment the liver’s function of creating cholesterol internally. Cordain agrees that even saturated fats in meats can be beneficial, providing the animals are grass-fed, lean and live in clean surroundings. He emphasizes, however, that when our prehistoric ancestors ate fat, they did not also eat grain carbohydrates, sugar and salt, and contends that it is these components, not meat, that can be detrimental to the body. Doctor of Naturopathy Maureen Horne-Paul adds that organic, lean and game meats are exempt from the acidity inherent in corn-based animal feed. Plus, “When an animal is insensitively confined and killed, stress hormones are released that result in acidity. So, we are changing our pH from a healthy alkaline state to a more acidic condi-
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tion when we consume meat from conventionally raised animals.” Scientific studies published in the Journal of Gluten Sensitivity, Medical Hypotheses and by the Mercola group attest to key problems related to human consumption of grains. Anti-nutrients such as phytic acid in grains lead to the poor absorption of minerals and related deficiencies. Improper absorption of dietary protein caused in part by enzyme inhibitors in grains also tends to damage the pancreas. Individual sensitivities to proteins in specific grains can further interfere with functioning of the neuroendocrine system and subsequent emotional difficulties like addiction and depression may arise. All of these difficulties have been exacerbated by irresponsible prenatal diets that have made younger generations extra-sensitive to the challenges posed by grains to the human system. While Cordain doesn’t recommend dairy, Gedgaudas suggests organic or raw milk products, provided they retain their full fat content and come from grass-fed cows. She reasons that the presence of the anticarcinogenic fatty acid conjugated linolenic acid (CLA) and the Wulzen factor anti-stiffness agent in the fat benefit joint lubrication. Experts suggest that the dietary formula established by our prehistoric ancestors can be the foundation for a modern-day, healthy, non-confining, creative eating experience. We can exchange grains for quinoa, amaranth and buckwheat (not technically grains at all), and include tubers and legumes, due to their folate and protein content. Blue and sweet potatoes also contain high levels of anthocyanins and potassium. Nearly every category of food, in the proper amounts, can be part of such a balanced diet. When we explore what makes sense and eat clean and natural foods, we have a good chance of finding our body’s own sweet spot. Sayer Ji is the founder of GreenMed Info.com and an advisory board member of the National Health Federation. Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator. Learn more at GreenMedInfo.com.
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Shop with the Planet in Mind
Daily Choices Help Counter Climate Change by Christine MacDonald
Until recently, we’ve been asked to choose between the economy and the environment. Now we’re realizing that the two are closely linked, and that our continued prosperity depends on how well we take care of the natural systems that sustain life—clean air, water, food and an overall healthy environment.
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lthough the worst impacts of climate change are still decades away, experts say it’s already a costly problem. In 2012, U.S. taxpayers spent nearly $100 billion— approximately $1,100 apiece—to cover crop losses, flooding, wildfires and other climate-related disasters, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. That’s more than America spent last year on education or transportation. Given the lack of action on climate change by Congress, more Americans are looking to leverage their purchasing power to make a difference. Yet, as consumers trying to “shop their values” know, it’s often difficult to distinguish the “green” from the “greenwashed”. Natural Awakenings has rounded up some tips that can help.
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Urvashi Rangan, Ph.D., who leads the Consumer Safety and Sustainability Group for Consumer Reports and its Greener Choices and Eco-labels online initiatives, says companies take far too many liberties in product labeling. The dearth of standards and consistency across the marketplace has rendered terms like “fresh,” and “free range” meaningless. Also, there’s more wrong than right about the “natural” 24
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label put on everything from soymilk to frozen dinners, she says. While critics of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s USDA Organic label say its regulations are not tough enough, Rangan says at least we know what we’re getting. The same is not true of many claims decorating consumer goods, Rangan advises. Plus, producers get away without identifying myriad other controversial practices, she says, including genetically engineered ingredients. To help consumers protect themselves, the Consumer Union and other nonprofit public advocates have made
their evaluations easily accessible via cell phones and iPads. The Web-based Good Guide’s evaluations of more than 145,000 food, toys, personal care and household products are at shoppers’ fingertips via an app that scans product barcodes on the spot.
Calculate Impacts
A number of easy-to-use online tools help us understand the far-flung impacts of a purchase, including on humans and habitats. The Good Guide, for instance, employs chemists, toxicologists, nutritionists, sociologists and environmental lifecycle specialists to evaluate a product’s repercussions on health, environment and society.
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Sandra Postel, who leads the Global Water Policy Project, has teamed up with the National Geographic Society to devise a personal water footprint calculator. It helps people understand the wider environmental impacts of their lifestyle and purchasing choices, and provides options for reducing their footprints and supporting water replenishment efforts. “It takes a per capita average of 2,000 gallons of water each day to keep our U.S. lifestyle afloat,” twice the world average, calculates Postel. The typical hamburger takes 630 gallons of water to produce, for example, while a pair of jeans consumes 2,600 gallons, most of it to grow the necessary cotton. Water is just one of numerous resources overused in the United States, according to author and journalist Danielle Nierenberg, co-founder of Food Tank. “We overbuy food. It goes bad and ends up in landfills,” where it lets off methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, as it decomposes. “We also over-order at restaurants,” observes Nierenberg, whose
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Collaboration characterizes the broader trend in careful consuming that relies on cell phone apps. Sometimes known as the “sharing economy” or “collaborative consumption”, initiatives can range from car and bike shares to neighborly lending of lawn mowers and other tools and sharing homegrown produce. One of the more innovative food-sharing options is Halfsies, in which diners at participating restaurants pay full price for a meal, but receive half of a full portion, effectively donating the cost of the other half to fight hunger. Whatever the product, experts say, the new sharing business model is part of a fundamental shift in how people think about consuming, with the potential to help us reduce our personal carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., who specializes in health, science and environmental issues. Learn more at ChristineMacDonald.info.
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Energy Healing Comes of Age A Historic Milestone in Complementary Medicine
by Linda Sechrist
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s recently as 2010, it would have been unimaginable for an annual medical conference including allopathic physicians to hold a meeting themed Illuminating the Energy Spectrum. Yet it happened at the sold-out Institute of Functional Medicine 2013 annual international conference. Workshop topics ranged from bodily energy regulation to presentations by Grand Qigong Master Ou, Wen Wei, the originator of Pangu Shengong, and Medical Anthropologist and Psychologist Alberto Vil-
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loldo, Ph.D., whose Four Winds Light Body School offers a two-year program on the luminous light body, also known as a local energy field, aura, life force, qi/chi or prana. The energy medicine practiced by acupuncturists and other health practitioners that offer any one of the 60-plus hands-on and hands-off modalities described in The Encyclopedia of Energy Medicine, by Linnie Thomas, operates on the belief that changes in the body’s life force can affect health and healing. The therapeutic use of any of them begins with an assessment of the body’s electromagnetic field. Then, a treatment specifically designed to correct energy disturbances helps recreate a healthy balance in its multilayered energy field, comprised of pathways, known as meridians, and energy centers (chakras) that correspond to related nerve centers, endocrine glands, internal organ systems and the circulatory system. The objective for energy medicine practitioners is to uncover the root causes of imbalances—often from emotional stress or physical trauma—and harmonize them at a bioenergetic level before aberrations completely solidify and manifest as illness.
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James Oschman, Ph.D., an academic scientist and international authority in Dover, New Hampshire, has conducted decades of research into the science of bioenergetics—the flow and transformation of energy between living organisms and their environment. He explores the basis of the energetic exchanges that manifest via complementary and alternative therapies in his book, Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis. According to Oschman, there is now enough highquality research in leading peer-reviewed biomedical journals to provide energy medicine the credence to transform from a little-known, alternative healthcare modality into a conventional form of medicine. The progression to more widespread acceptance is similar to that experienced by acupuncture and massage.
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For more than 35 years, pioneers of energy medicine like Barbara Ann Brennan, founder of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing; John F. Thie, founder of Touch for Health; and Donna Eden, founder of Eden Energy Medicine, have delved beyond conventional models of healing to confirm that our sensory experience of the world is as limited as our vocabulary to describe it. New language for new concepts is required, such as: nature’s drive for wholeness, resonance, a new band of frequencies, restructuring DNA, local fields and the non-local field, encoding, entrainment, strings, strands, attunement, evolutionary healing and vibration. Eden, who has had a lifelong ability to make intuitive health assessments later confirmed by medical tests, can look at an individual’s body, see and feel where the energy flow is interrupted, out of balance or not in harmony, and then work to correct the problem. “Very little of the natural world that human beings evolved in still exists. In addition, our bodies haven’t adapted to modern stressors or the electromagnetic energies associated with technologies that occupy our living and working environments,” says Eden. “Energy medicine is invaluable because anyone can learn how to understand their body as an energy system and how to use techniques to restore energies that have become weak, disturbed or unbalanced.” Her teaching tools include her classic book, Energy Medicine, and Energy Medicine University, which she founded in 2006 in Sausalito, California. In a 2009 talk at the American Academy of AntiAging Medicine, Oschman predicted that energy medicine will become prominent in anti-aging medicine. “When I review the history of medicine, there are periods in which things stay pretty much the same, and then there are great breakthroughs. I think that with the advent of energy medicine, another milestone is upon us.”
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Learn more at issseemblog.org, the International Society for Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine website. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interviews.
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Event Coordinator with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), the points of interest these greenways are connecting Central Ohio to are parks, businesses and boating and fishing facilities. Outdoor enthusiasts can visit 416 acres of a state nature preserve at Pickerington Ponds or Blacklick Woods for a round of golf. There are theme gardens at Inniswood Metro Gardens, as well as a herd of bison and 44 species of freshwater mussels at Battelle Darby Creek. McEldowney says the mission of Central Ohio Greenways is to provide better networking of communities, to provide commuters with alternative means of transportation and to make Central Ohio the leader in trail development. She says the greenways project not only provides these unique environmental benefits, but it helps
Neighbors, Metro Parks Connected by Central Ohio Greenways by Beth McCollam
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magine riding a bike from Westerville to the preserved natural areas of Three Creeks Metro Park while enjoying breathtaking natural beauty and cityscapes along the way. That scenario will become a reality in 2014 when the City of Columbus is scheduled to complete the missing link to the Alum Creek Trail (near Dominican University), one of nine Central Ohio Greenways. Upon its completion, outdoor enthusiasts, bikers and runners training for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon will have over 30 miles of trails and greenways along Alum Creek with access to multiple points of interest along the route. Horseback riders can also enjoy 3.3 miles of parallel bridle path operated by Metro Parks along the Heritage Trail. According to Amanda McEldowney, Program and
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to conserve resources, provide for smart growth of the local economy, improves health and increases recreation choices and transportation options. Central Ohio Greenways is a partnership between Franklin County, MORPC, Metro Parks, the City of Columbus, the Columbus Foundation, and Rails-to-Trails. Railsto-Trails is the national network of former railroad lines that will connect Central Ohio to the rest of state and beyond. For more information, visit CentralOhioGreeways.org. Beth McCollam is a freelance writer who is just beginning to learn about herbs. She enjoys running outdoors and watching baseball games. Connect at Beth.McCollam@ yahoo.com.
The 10 Most Popular Medicinal Herbs in the U.S. by Trudy Pieper
Garlic (Allium sativum) – used as an antibiotic and to reduce the risk of heart disease (11M, 3.4%)
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erbal medicine, also called botanical medicine or phytomedicine, refers to the use of seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark or flowers for medicinal purposes. Ancient cultures used plants for medicinal purposes long before recorded history began. Ancient Egyptian papyrus and Chinese writings describe medicinal uses for plants as early as 3,000 BC. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 80% of people worldwide rely on herbal medicines for some part of their primary health care. According to a study by the University Of Maryland Medical Center, nearly one-third of Americans use herbs. A 2010 report from researchers at the University of California’s San Francisco Medical Center details the use of medicinal herbs in the United States:
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St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) – used to treat depression (6.3M, 2.1%)
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Peppermint (Menthe piperita) – used to treat an upset stomach (6.3M, 2.1%)
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Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) – used to treat the common cold (21M, 7%)
Ginseng (Panax ginseng) – used to improve energy, cognition and performance (12.6M, 4.2%) Ginko (Ginkgo biloba) – used to improve attention and memory (11M, 3.7%)
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) – used for anxiety, an upset stomach or insomnia (4.5M, 1.5%) Kava Kava (Piper methysticum) – used for anxiety (3.6M, 1.2%)
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The G-PAD Central Ohio’s Green Machine: A Firsthand Look at Renewable Energy by Felicia Brower
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t 25 feet long by 9 feet wide and weighing in at 14,000 pounds, the Green Power Alternative Demonstrator (G-PAD) is not easy to miss. This innovative invention is a portable electrical generation station that uses an automated solar panel array and an extendable wind turbine to collect and store clean electrical energy. Displayed primarily at fairs, festivals and schools, the G-PAD is a highly effective demonstration tool for renewable energy. With a solar generation capacity of 2,700 watts, a wind generation capacity of 1,200 watts and a battery capacity of 96,000 watt hours (assuming a 20-hour discharge), the G-PAD can provide a large amount of power in a variety of applications. The solar panel array is fully automated and can be programmed to track the sun, making it even more efficient at harnessing solar energy. Created in 2010, the G-PAD was engineered and built by The Electrical Trades Center and the Electrical Industry of Central Ohio Labor
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Management Cooperation Committee. Inspired by a passing agricultural trailer equipped with a solar powered water pump, the G-PAD was created to provide transportable renewable energy that could be used to educate, inspire and provide an efficient alternative power source. The developers of the G-PAD created the device to educate the public about what to expect from renewable energy. Trent Parker, an Instruction Coordinator at The Electrical Trades Center, travels frequently with the G-PAD to various events around the area. According to Parker, “Most people are surprised when they learn that the G-PAD is providing all of the power for the stage at these events and that it’s not just a static demonstration. It’s really being used, and they get to see it in action.” The response to the demonstrations has been overwhelmingly positive. People are excited to see renewable energy work firsthand. “This is more than just a couple of solar panels. We wanted to help make the
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connection and show the public that renewable energy is real, it works, and it’s viable,” explains Parker. The emerging importance of renewable alternative energy sources is one reason that the G-PAD is so beneficial. Solar and wind power are increasingly popular options as traditional fuel sources are depleted. Photovoltaic (PV) solar power is the conversion of sunlight to electricity using solar panels. Benefits of solar power systems include a lack of moving parts, minimal maintenance requirements and tax incentives for those who install the panels. Wind turbine technology is also a popular choice because of its reliable performance potential, variable load control, blade adjustability, cost-effective operation and ability to produce energy during the day and at night. The demand for G-PAD became so great last year that G-PAD Junior, a mini version of the original, was created. Unlike the original, the G-PAD Junior has a fixed solar array and no wind turbine. With about half the battery capacity and 1,500 watt solar capacity, it is often used for smaller stages where the power requirements are not as large. In addition to providing alternative sources of energy at events, the G-PADs are also used as educational tools to explain the benefits of solar and wind energy to children in area schools. The G-PAD operators visit elementary schools through high schools and vocational schools to highlight why renewable energy is so important and to show students the future of energy. While there are no current plans for a third G-PAD, the current one might be tweaked in the future making it even more efficient at harnessing potential energy. For now, G-PAD and G-PAD Junior will continue to help power stages and educate attendees and students at over 60 events each year. For more information or to track where the G-PAD will be next, visit The-GPAD.org. Felicia Brower is a freelance writer based in Columbus. Connect at FeliciaBrower.com or fmbrower@gmail.com.
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FARMERS’ MARKETS tuesday Pearl - 10:30am-2pm. 19 N Pearl St, 43215. DowntownColumbus.com/PearlMarket
wednesday Upper Arlington - 3-6pm. 1945 Ridgeview Rd, 43221. UAOH.net (ends Oct. 9)
MAKING TIME
Each Passing Moment Is Ours to Mold by Marney K. Makridakis
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sk American adults if they’re anxious about time and they’ll likely say yes. Our society even deems it expected, acceptable and normal to experience such stress, but is it necessary? It’s helpful to explore what is at the root of our problems with time and why we believe we benefit from worrying and complaining about it. Both are good first steps to releasing ourselves from the drama of getting caught up in and blaming time as a convenient catchall. Which of the following rationales apply to us personally? “If I can complain about being busy, I don’t have to examine other areas in my life.” “My schedule is wrapped up with my self-esteem; being ‘too busy’ means that I’m successful.” “Worrying about time gives me something to talk about.” “I don’t plan things I might enjoy because it can be too demanding or even scary—it just feels easier and safer to be bored.” “Worrying about time is a convenient excuse for not following my dreams.” Once we identify the perceived payoffs from worrying about time, we can see them for what they are: illusions that keep us from living our true potential. Awareness allows us to make a different choice and to partner with
time, instead of working against it. Einstein proved that time is subjective, illustrated every time we compare an hour in a dentist’s chair to an hour in the company of a loved one. Time behaves and feels differently based on many variables, like emotion, engagement, flow, desire, interest, pain and pleasure. Our perspective counts. With capricious factors dancing around in our every moment, we can see why time isn’t constant. Happily, we can use the relative nature of time to our advantage and choose what our relationship with it will be. Consider that with each instance we choose how we talk about, measure and experience time, we are actually creating a new paradigm of time for ourselves. We can relinquish general views and limitations of time that hinder us and emerge into the possibilities of time as anything but a defined line. It can be a vibrant, completely moldable, layered, multifaceted work of art that we may adapt as we wish, to custom design each and every day.
thursday Bexley - 4-7pm. 2111 E Main St, 43209. BexleyFarmersMarket.com Plain City – 4-7pm. 101 S Chillicothe St, 43064. Facebook.com/PlainCityFarmersMarket (ends Oct. 10)
friday Pearl - 10:30am-2pm. 19 N Pearl St, 43215. DowntownColumbus.com/PearlMarket
saturday Worthington - 8am-12pm. Village Green, 43085. WorthingtonFarmersMarket.blogspot. com North Market - 8am-12pm. 59 Spruce St, 43215. NorthMarket.com Granville - 8:30am-12pm. 102 E Broadway, 43023. GranvilleOH.com (ends Oct. 20) Powell - 9am-12pm. 50 S Liberty St, 43065. Facebook.com/PowellChamberFarmersMarket. (ends Oct. 12) Clintonville - 9am-12pm. 3535 N High St, 43214. ClintonvilleFarmersMarket.org Canal Winchester - 9am-12pm. 36 S High St, 43110. TheCWFM.com (ends Oct. 19) Edible - 9am-12pm. 100 Green Meadows Dr, 43035. EdibleFarmersMarkets.com (ends Oct. 12) Sunbury – 9am-12pm. 45 S Columbus St, 43074. Facebook.com/SunburyFarmersMarket (ends Oct. 19)
Marney K. Makridakis of Dallas, TX, is the author of Creating Time: Using Creativity to Reinvent the Clock and Reclaim Your Life. She founded Artella magazine, the ARTbundance philosophy and the ArtellaLand.com community. natural awakenings
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 The Meditation Experience – 7pm. The peaceful and nurturing agenda includes instruction, reflection and deep breathing in a beautiful candlelit space set to peaceful music. Guided techniques for deep relaxation, breathing, balancing, and detoxifying the body, mind and spirit. $10/person. Om2Ohm Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583.Om2Ohm.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Harvest Market – 3:30-6:30pm. Browse a wide selection of fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, and more from Ohio growers and producers. Kids make trick-or-treat buckets to take home. Vendors include: Darby Creek Beef, Easy Acres Co-op Farm, Fornof Market, Grace›s Mercantile, Someday Farms, Taylor›s Made, The Olive and the Grape, and Wild Hen Farm. Join Dr. Mary-Lynn Niland, MD, for a walk around Franklin Park. Walk with a Doc is a national organization that encourages healthy activity. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St, Columbus. 614715-8000. FPConservatory.org.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 David Swenson Workshops – All day Sat/Sun. Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training. Offering three classes/workshops run by David Swenson. There will be plenty of laughter and fun woven into the experience. Sure to learn more than ever imagined in a weeklong course and have a great time in the process. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Run Like A Girl – 8am-12pm. Run along the Scioto River waterfront in downtown Columbus, and pick from three choices of distances. Both runners and walkers are welcome to enjoy a morning of fun, exercise, meeting new people and more. Training for a fall marathon? This event is the ideal “tune-up” for anyone competing in the Columbus Marathon. Don’t forget the kids! Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus. 614-545-4700. ColumbusCommons.org. Market to Market Bicycle Adventure – 8am4pm. Supporting local foods, local merchants, Ohio purveyors and Ohio farmers is the mission at the heart of two Columbus markets – North Market and The Hills Market. The markets aligned to create the Market to Market ride, and have since sent more than 1,000 cyclists peddling up and down the Olentangy River Greenway. $20-$25. Race starts at North Market, 59 Spruce St, Columbus. 614-463-9664. NorthMarket.com. Family Herb Craft: Pumpkin Fairy Houses – 1-2pm. Come learn how to make a fairy house from pumpkins, as well as how to use natural materials to make fairy garden furniture and accessories. Participants can take home what they make in class. Ages 5+. RDR$15/SR$20:
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Includes 1 adult/1 child; additional children are RDR$5/SR$7. Class size is limited. Ohio Herb Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org. In Spirit’s First Saturday Chant – 5-6pm. Join the first Saturday of each month for this uplifting hour of music and meditation. Music is provided by The In Spirit Band, often with special musical guests. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W Weisheimer Rd, Columbus.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 5th Annual Fido Fest –12-5pm. Worthington Organized Off-leash Friends (WOOF) hosting event to benefit the new dog park at Godown Road. Activities include: Pooch Parade, Blessing of the Dogs demonstrations, showcasing agility, frisbee, flyball. Costume contest, Simon Sez, Bobbing for Weiners, Best Trick, Best Wiggle/Waggle. A rescue group will be on hand to educate the community on the importance of pet adoption. Huge silent auction, raffles, food, fun for all ages and dogs. Free. Village Green - Olde Worthington, 161 & North High Street, Worthington. 614-349-6630. WorthingtonDogPark.com. Shamanic Journeying Practice Group – 6-8:00pm. This will be a monthly gathering for those who enjoy the practice of the shamanic journey, animal dancing, and other shamanic practices. If you like to do Shamanic Journeying, please join us. Instructors: Terri Vrbancic, Reiki Master & Don Haley. Love Offering. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-4868323. TheReikiCenter.net.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 David Swenson Workshops – Oct 7-13. Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training, Classes/workshops run by David Swenson. There will be plenty of laughter and fun woven into the experience. You are sure to learn more than ever imagined possible in a weeklong course and have a great time in the process. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Motive Monday: Social Motivation for the Creative Class – 6-11pm. 1st Monday of the month, Brothers Drake hosts an innovative new event which combines elements of networking events along with live artist workshops & demonstrations. No cover. Brothers Drake Meadery, 26 E 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-388-8765. BrothersDrake.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 MORPC Summit on Sustainability and the Environment – 8am- 4:30pm. The Summit is an environmental conference held annually for professionals and community members to face the challenges in going green, to learn from experts and to network with other concerned members of the community. This year’s Summit, “Building Resiliency for a Climate of Change”, will explore ways to use adaptive management practices to build regional economic competitiveness and
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minimize climate-related impacts on public health, natural resources and infrastructure. A variety of breakout sessions are tailored to focus on green solutions for local governments, businesses and communities. Register online. COSI, 333 West Broad St, Columbus. GreenRegion.org. Herbal Study Group – 1-3pm. Come together in a sharing circle to explore the many uses of wild and cultivated plants. Each month the group examines a different herbal topic and work together in the herb garden tending, harvesting and learning from each other. This is a hands-on, participant-led group and a wonderful way to get more comfortable using herbs. All Skill levels welcome. $10/year. Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd, Delaware. 740-363-2548. Info@ StratfordEcologicalCenter.org. Sound Healing Mini Sessions – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Kelly Bisson, Reiki Master will be offering mini sessions using Tuning Forks for Sound Healing. Everything is energy and vibration, including light, colors and sound. Come experience how different frequencies can enhance your healing & wellbeing. $20. Please call to reserve your 20 min time slot. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 TEDxYouth@Columbus 2013: Out There – 9am-4pm. For the 3rd year, highlighting the youth of Columbus (ages 14-25) and their ideas in short TEDx talks on stage for an inspiring morning. In the afternoon, the attendees (“change agents”) in the audience will participate in a workshop on how to develop their own ideas that will inspire the world. $10. COSI, 333 W Broad St, Columbus. 614-629-3237. TedXColumbus.com/events/2013tedxyouthcolumbus/ Winter Wellness with Essential Oils – 6:308:30pm. Come learn how to address and even avoid the health challenges of winter, help relieve the winter blues and build up your immune function with natural essential oils. Free. Peak Brain Performance, 97 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington. 614-505-6519. Peak-Brain-Performance.com.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 TEDX@Columbus 2013: Out There – 9am4pm. Over 15 speakers and performers will take the stage to celebrate the fifth year of TEDxColumbus. Once again, utilizing COSI’s dynamic space to provide a unique attendee experience. $100 includes parking, lunch and two breaks. COSI, 333 W Broad St, Columbus. 614-629-323. TedXColumbus.com/events. Shambhala Training Level 1: The Art of Being Human with James Drescher. All Weekend. Learn to experience the world as sacred and see basic goodness as our birthright. Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional basic goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. Tuition: $175. Scholarships available. Hollow Square, Capital University. Columbus.Shambhala.org
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 Pilates for Pink – 8:30am. To help support National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Turning Point Fitness will be holding a Pilates for Pink mat class. Minimum donation of $10 for the class,
all proceeds will go to the Stefanie Spielman Foundation. Please register for class. Turning Point Fitness, 5890/5894 Chandler Ct, Westerville. 614-895-1433. TurningPointFit.com. Herbal Hair Care – 1-2pm. Everything you do affects the health of your hair. Go herbal with this introduction to herbal hair care. Whether your hair is straight, wavy, curly, or kinky, these easy solutions will help to benefit your glorious mane. After a brief introduction to the function and characteristics of hair, we will use essential oils and other plant based oils and recipes to showcase a variety of options for your home made healthy hair journey. RDR$15/SR$20. Ohio Herb Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org. Yoga for Women in Their Prime – 2-4pm. Women in their 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond need a different kind of yoga than when younger. Due to hormonal changes, bodies’ needs change. In addition, life stresses are often different. The right yoga can help. In this gently active and supportive session you will discover what works for you. Wear clothing you can stretch in. $45. Michele Mangione, PhD. Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500. Shift Classes at Elizabeth Blackwell Center, 3724-A Olentangy River Rd, Columbus.614 566-5353. OhioHealth.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 Defend Against the Flu, Colds & Allergies using Essential Oils – 6pm-8pm. This class taught by Susan Richardson will explain which essential oils help to defend against the Flu, Colds & Allergies. Learn which oils are antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, mold inhibiting or helpful with Candida. Free. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-4868323. TheReikiCenter.net.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 Shop With The Docs – 6:30pm. Learn how to weed through the grocery market propaganda to find the foods that are healthy. Active Edge Chiropractic, 1156 Dublin Rd, Ste 102 Columbus. 614-407-5335. ActiveEdgeChiropractic.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 5 Steps Toward a Better Brain – 6:30-7:30pm. In just an hour, learn five important opportunities you may be missing to help your brain focus, remember, process and just be happy. A question and answer session follows to address specific questions also. Free. Peak Brain Performance, 97 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington. 614-505-6519. Peak-Brain-Performance.com. 5th Annual Jubilee Peace Fest – 6:30-11pm (Thur-Sun). The Jubilee Peace Festival returns to the historic Grailville Retreat and Organic Farm. This event will celebrate the roots and tenets of the festival: a loving lifestyle filled with healthy food, yoga and communing with music. Internationally renowned Chef Mark Stroud has gathered an esteemed group of chefs to help present healthy feasts throughout the event. Grailville Retreat and Organic Farm, 932 O’Bannonville Rd, Loveland. JubileePeaceFest.com. Wine ‘n’ Dine – 7pm.. Bring the wine and celebrity Chef Del will prepare a fabulous 4-course meal using tofu as the theme. Be surprised at how versatile tofu can be and how delicious dishes are when prepared with it. $15/member, $20/nonmembers. Wellness Forum.
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Usui Reiki I – 9-5pm. (Saturday/Sunday). Learn to relieve a headache or an aching muscle without medication. Discover peace of mind just by employing an easy to use technique. Hands-on experiences will show you how to feel energy and see its immediate impact on others. Learn specific techniques that will prove valuable as you begin to work on yourself, family and friends, such as how to create a positive affirmation to help clarify and realize your goals, and how to develop intuitive abilities. The ethics and delivery of a successful session will be addressed in detail. $50/deposit, $200. Instructor: Linda Haley, RMT. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-4868323. TheReikiCenter.net. Black Teas: The Beverage of Contemplation – 1-2pm. Black teas can be astringent, mellow, nutty, fruity or offer a fleeting taste of chocolate. It’s all about where they were grown and how they are processed. Enjoy the diverse flavors black tea has to offer. You may decide to replace your afternoon cup of coffee with a black tea. We will discuss and taste four black teas. RDR$15/SR$20. Instructor: Debra Knapke. Ohio Herb Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org. Herbal Study Group – 1-3pm. Come together in a sharing circle to explore the many uses of wild and cultivated plants. Each month the group examines a different herbal topic and work together in the herb garden tending, harvesting and learning from each other. This is a hands-on, participant-led group and a wonderful way to get more comfortable using herbs. All Skill levels welcome. $10/year. Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd, Delaware. 740-363-2548. Info@ StratfordEcologicalCenter.org.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 Relax to the Max – 10am-4pm. Enjoy a life-altering day of self-exploration, wellness information, creative inspiration and fun. Discover Zentangle, a fun and relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns, sample soothing aromatherapy oils, learn an easy evening yoga routine to promote sleep, experience Laughter Yoga, receive free gifts and more. $139. Center For Wholeness, 4041 N High St, Clintonville. 614-216-9371. WhatWiseWomenWant.com
Old House DIY Series: Wood Repair Workshop – 9am-1 pm. At this hands-on workshop, conducted by the Ohio Historic Preservation Office, learn how to: 1) stabilize rotted wood, 2) use wood consolidates and epoxies, and 3) prepare repaired wood for painting. $10. Limited space, registration required. Franklinton Development Association, 435 W State St, Columbus. 614-2214508.ColumbusLandmarks.org. Laughter Yoga Leader Training – (Saturday/ Sunday). 9:30am-4pm. Bring more joy into life and the lives of others. Train as a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader. 2 days filled with of lots of information, inspiration and a little perspiration. $285. Center For Wholeness, 4041 N High St Clintonville. 614-216-9371. LaughterYogaWithMegScott.com. Erica Jago: Yoga by Design – 12:30-2pm. This workshop is aimed at freeing creativity, a thrilling force of energy that keeps us engaged and present. So often we defer to caffeine, sugar, alcohol, even unnecessary shopping in order to focus and feel good about ourselves. These unfulfilling activi-
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 Cranial-Sacral Therapy – 7:30-8:30pm. What is cranio-sacral massage, learn how the most gentle touch therapy can heal the strongest of ailments. Free. Space limited. Offered by Integra Acupuncture & Wellness Associates, 1110 Beecher Crossing N, Ste B, Gahanna. To register and class locations: 614-855-8828. IntegraAcupuncture.com.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Slow Burn Candlelight Yoga with Jasmine Grace – 6pm. Recharge, restore and reconnect the body, mind and soul. This class combines the elements of slow flow vinyasa, kundalini yoga, restorative yoga, pranayama, and guided meditation in a sultry environment set to music and lit by candles. This class will use techniques that help strengthen the parasympathetic nervous system and immune system, and gently awaken kundalini energy. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.
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ties may have motivated us in the past but there is a real movement now to heal and to satisfy our innermost uniqueness. Join Erica for a transformational workshop that will take you on a journey to remove all boundaries of self-expression. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.
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Readiness Reiki:Trust and Doubt – 2-5pm. Practicing Reiki in the face of doubt is the sign of a mature practitioner. If longing for the courage to explore doubts, this workshop will offer
iRest Yoga Nidra – 3-4:15pm. An evidencebased, ancient practice of deep relaxation and meditative inquiry releases negative emotions and thought patterns. Calms the nervous system and develops an inner sanctuary of well-being and equanimity. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.
No Excuses UA Bootcamp – 5:30am. Start the day with a dynamic warm up then combine cardio and strength training. All fitness levels welcome. $10. Barrington Elementary School, 1780 Barrington Rd, Upper Arlington. 614-886-5673. NoExcusesUA.com.
a safe environment to indulge this yearning while giving and receiving healing energy. Bring all of the skepticism, hesitation, and uncertainty you may feel about Reiki, your Reiki practice or yourself. We will dive into disbelief and our questioning minds and experience a multi-layered contemplation practice. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 Autumn Art and Yoga – 12-2pm. Celebrate the autumn hues with Art & Yoga offering. Collect colorful leaves on a short walk before a gentle, yet invigorating yoga movement practice. Feel into the season with this class and tap into innate creativity as you are guided through the process of making a unique piece of art to take home. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 Hot Stone Therapy for the winter season – Learn how hot stone massage can beat the winter blues and pain. Don’t let the cold keep you in the house. Let the hot stones keep you warm. Free. Space limited. Offered by Integra Acupuncture & Wellness Associates, 1110 Beecher Crossing N, Ste B, Gahanna. To register and class locations: 614-855-8828. IntegraAcupuncture.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Doc Talks – 10:15am. Decipher the Hype: Fish Oil Explained. The Pilates Studio of Bexley, 228 E Main St, Bexley. 614-239-1665. ActiveEdgeChiropractic.com The Meditation Experience – 7pm. Peaceful and nurturing agenda will include instruction, reflection and deep breathing in a beautiful candlelit space set to peaceful music. Guided techniques for deep relaxation, breathing, balancing, and detoxifying the body, mind and spirit. $10. Om2Ohm Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com.
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monday No Excuses UA Bootcamp – 5:30am. Start the day with a dynamic warm up then combine cardio and strength training. All fitness levels welcome. $10. Barrington Elementary School, 1780 Barrington Rd, Upper Arlington. 614-886-5673. NoExcusesUA.com. Free Yoga Classes – 9-10am. Available every Monday morning in the Salud. Whole Foods, 1555 W Lane Ave, Upper Arlington. 614-481-3400. Beginner’s Series – 12-12:45pm. Foundations of yoga; no yoga experience necessary. On The Square Yoga, 65 E State St, Ste R103, Columbus. 614-374-9369. OnTheSquareYoga.com. Free Class: Instructed by Teachers in Training – 4-5pm. Includes stretching, breath awareness, yoga postures and relaxation. No previous yoga experience required. Taught by students in this 200 hour Teacher Training program. Donations in any amount are appreciated. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Bootcamp – 5:30-6:30pm. With Mitch Potterf. Varying mix of functional movements using body weight and other equipment. Each class starts with a group warm-up, followed by a fast-paced workout, and concludes with a cool-down. Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus. Registration required: ColumbusCommons.org. Xtend Barre – 5:45-6:45pm. The premier ballet barre workout pilates and dance amplified. Serves to strengthen, lengthen and stretch the body from top to bottom and from inside out. Turning Point Fitness, 5890/5894 Chandler Crt, Westerville. 614-895-1433. TurningPointFit.com. Pilates Mat Class – 6:45-7:30pm. Features 40 various exercises created by Joseph Pilates that are performed lying back, side or stomach. Targets abdominal and back muscles focusing on increasing core musculature and flexibility. Turning Point Fitness, 5890/5894 Chandler Crt, Westerville. 614-895-1433. TurningPointFit.com. Energize Yoga – 7-8pm. Begin or grow a stress relieving, energizing practice. All levels welcome. $8 registration recommended. Active Edge Chiropractic, 1156 Dublin Rd, Ste 102 Columbus. 614-407-5335. ActiveEdgeChiropractic.com. Open Psychic Development – 7 pm. Explore basic and advanced intuitive abilities in a safe environment, focusing on the development of psychic senses, the use of tools to hone intuition, and the art of psychic reading. Open to everyone. $15/ week. Primal Nexus, 249 Brisbane Ave, Westerville. 614-390-1432. Meetup.Com/PrimalNexus.
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Crossfit – 6:30-7:30am. Mitch Potterf provides a mix of constantly varied functional movements. Beginner-advanced. Experience a full-body workout consisting of running, jumping, calisthenics and more with highly trained coaches. Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus. Registration required: ColumbusCommons.org. Bootcamp – 8:30am. Start the day with a dynamic warm up then combine cardio and strength training. All fitness levels welcome. $10. Barrington Elementary School, 1780 Barrington Rd, Upper Arlington. 614-886-5673. NoExcusesUA.com. Gentle/Level I Yoga – 11-11:45am. Gentle/ Level I yoga class. On The Square Yoga, 65 E State St, Ste R103, Columbus. 614-374-9369. OnTheSquareYoga.com. Lunchtime Flex and Stretch– 12-12:45pm. During lunch break acquire strength and flexibility. Boost energy and fitness without needing a shower. All levels welcome. $8 registration recommended. Active Edge Chiropractic, 1156 Dublin Rd, Ste 102 Columbus. 614-407-5335. ActiveEdgeChiropractic.com. Non-Scary Gentle Yoga – 4-5:30pm. Yoga demands nothing more than a willingness to move, breathe and be comfortable in one’s body. This is the class to participate in if there’s a desire to experience yoga, but concern about personal flexibility. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Energy Exercises, Meditation and Positive Intentions Class – 6-7pm. Using movement, breath, sound and meditation work to achieve a sense of well-being of mind, body and spirit. Work with the 5 basic elements of life, Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. Benefits of energy exercises: spinal flexibility, joint balance, muscle strength, release stress and tension, balances the chakras. BYO yoga mat or sheet for floor postures. $10. 1301 Olentangy River Rd, Ste 200, Columbus. Registration required: 614-657-0316. Misty.Skeen@yahoo.com. Mellow Yoga – 6:15-7pm. Gentle/Level I. On The Square Yoga, 65 E State St, Ste R103, Columbus. 614-374-9369. OnTheSquareYoga.com. Refresh Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Open to all levels. A slow-flow vinyasa class focusing on strength, tone and endurance. L-Yoga Flow, 927 E Johnstown Rd, Gahanna. 614- 915-7684. LYogaFlow.com. Beginners Meditation Class – 7:15-8:30pm. Meditation instruction for beginners; all beliefs and levels of practice welcome. No experience necessary. $5 suggested donation. Mind, Body, Spirit Academy, 885 High St, Ste 106 Worthington. 614-547-2187. MindBodySpiritAcademy.org.
wednesday Free Morning Meditation – 8:15-9:15am. Discover pathways to go beyond the typical thinking mind to much deeper states of relaxation, healing, compassion and awareness. Throughout this quarter, teachers will offer explorations of various practices, designed to give each participant the opportunity to find a style of meditation that best meets personal needs. Donations to benefit the Yoga on High Foundation. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291.4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Lunchtime Pilates – 12-12:45pm. Core work to help beat the afternoon slump. All levels welcome. $8 registration recommended. Active Edge Chiropractic, 1156 Dublin Rd, Ste 102 Columbus. 614-407-5335. ActiveEdgeChiropractic.com. Beginner’s Series – 5:15-6pm. Foundations of yoga. No yoga experience necessary. On The Square Yoga, 65 E State St, Ste R103, Columbus. 614-374-9369. OnTheSquareYoga.com. Kickboxing – 5:30-6:30pm. With Alexander Chang. A varied mix of martial arts skills and functional movements using one’s body weight. Start out with a group warm-up, followed by a fastpaced workout and concludes with a cool-down. Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus. Registration required. ColumbusCommons.org. Nia Dance – 6:30-7:30pm. A low-impact dance class for all levels of activity that helps connect the mind and body. $10. Peak Brain Performance, 97 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington. 614-505-6519. ColumbusNia.com. Hip Hop – 6:30-7:30pm. With Alexander Chang. This intro level class provides a structured method of learning various Hip Hop dance movements and offers a new set of combinations and routines every time. Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus. Registration required: ColumbusCommons.org. Xtend Barre – 6:30-7:30pm. The premier ballet barre workout pilates and dance amplified. Strengthen, lengthen and stretch the body from top to bottom and from inside out. Turning Point Fitness, 5890/5894 Chandler Crt, Westerville. 614-895-1433. TurningPointFit.com.
thursday No Excuses UA Bootcamp – 5:30am. Start the day with a dynamic warm up then combine cardio and strength training. All fitness levels welcome. $10. Barrington Elementary School, 1780 Barrington Rd, Upper Arlington. 614-886-5673. NoExcusesUA.com. Lunchtime Flex and Stretch– 12-12:45pm. Acquire strength and flexibility during lunch break. Boost energy and fitness without needing a shower. All levels welcome. $8 registration recommended. Active Edge Chiropractic, 1156 Dublin Rd, Ste 102 Columbus. 614-407-5335. ActiveEdgeChiropractic.com. Beginner Drop-in Vinyasa – 4-5pm. No prior yoga experience, covers basic breath work, yoga postures and sequencing. The pace is set to allow attention to proper alignment and positioning in common vinyasa poses. Teachers demonstrate smart modifications for challenging poses allowing discovery of a personal practice. For those new to yoga and more experienced practitioners.
Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614291.4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Mixed Levels Yoga – 5:15-6pm. Levels II/III. On The Square Yoga, 65 E State St, Ste R103, Columbus. 614-374-9369. OnTheSquareYoga.com. Columbus Threshold Choir Practice – 7-8:30pm. Able to carry a tune? Convey kindness through singing. Join this women’s choir dedicated to singing at bedsides of those struggling with living and dying. 35 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus. 614-600-2460. ThresholdChoir.Org/Columbus. The Art of Breathing & Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Healthy body, peaceful mind and joyful spirit. Yoga on Broadway, 134 1/2 Broadway, Granville. Info, Mary Kohut: 740-928-7077.
spot: 614-895-1433. TurningPointFit.com. Beginner’s Power Yoga – 12:30-1:30pm. Learn the basics of Power Yoga (Vinyasa yoga), a great system to increase cardiovascular health and flexibility. No registration is necessary. Simply arrive 10 minutes before class. Rental mats/towels are available for a fee. $15. V Power Yoga, 252 N 5th St, Columbus. 614-228-9642.VPowerYoga.com
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friday Free Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Community yoga classes are available every Friday morning. $10. Salud Whole Foods, 3670 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Columbus. 614-760-5556. Slow Burn Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Recharge, restore and reconnect the body, mind and soul. Class combines the elements of slow flow Vinyasa, restorative yoga, pranayama and guided meditation in a warm room set to music. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Commons for Kids – 10am-1pm. Kicks off with Columbus Metropolitan Library story time at 10:30am, followed by fun and interactive children’s activities. Kids can enjoy the Reading Room, sponsored by Highlights for Children, using creativity to build an imagination playground, bounce on inflatables and take a free spin on the carousel. The Columbus Metropolitan Library book mobile will be present. Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus. ColumbusCommons.org.
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service offered Certified Reflexologist - Reflexology applies pressure to specific points on the feet or hands to help relax your whole body. Call for a relaxing, rejuvenating reflexology session today at 614-935-8041.
Bootcamp – 7:30am. Turning Point Fitness, 5890/5894 Chandler Crt, Westerville. To reserve spot: 614-895-1433. TurningPointFit.com. Yoga – 9-10am. With Kandi Shamblin and local yoga all-stars. Vinyasa flow series with a mix of movement and breathing. Feel invigorated and balanced while discovering basic poses and breathing techniques. BYO mat or enjoy the feel of grass beneath feet. Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus. Registration required: ColumbusCommons.org. Strengthen Yoga – 9:15-10:15am. Level II class. Poses are held longer and repeated to build strength and endurance. Yoga experience required. L-Yoga Flow, 927 E Johnstown Rd, Gahanna. 614-915-7684. LYogaFlow.com. Zumba – 10-11am. With Christine Pinkerton. Fusion of hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program. Routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt body while burning fat. Dance into fitness every Saturday morning. Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus. Registration required. ColumbusCommons.org. Teen Mat Pilates – 11am. Turning Point Fitness, 5890/5894 Chandler Crt, Westerville. To reserve
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OLGA’S WELL-BEING SPA
Olga Kostina, Owner Licensed Aesthetician/Nail Technician, Certified Aromatherapist, Reflexologist 6748 Perimeter Loop Rd, Dublin 2511 Oakstone Dr, Columbus 614-824-9996 Info@RenewWithOlga.com RenewWithOlga.com We believe in the power of well-being for beauty and health. We approach renewal and rejuvenation holistically, from head to toe, with an emphasis on personal attention. Our Spa offers a variety of services, including skin care, waxing, sugaring, aromatherapeutic relaxation massages, reflexology and pedicures. Through education, motivation and relaxation, our goal is to extend the benefits of your spa visit long after each retreat.
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chiropractic ACTIVE EDGE CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Jasmine Craner, DC, CSCS & Dr. Erik Hensel, DC 1156 Dublin Rd, Ste 102, Columbus 614-407-5335 Jasmine@ActiveEdgeChiropractic.com ActiveEdgeChiropractic.com Active Edge takes a comprehensive approach to health care combining chiropractic, massage, physical therapy and nutritional counseling as needed to help you achieve and maintain optimal health through optimal function. We offer weekly educational Doc Talks, elective wellness programs, fitness classes and personal training services that empower you to get your edge on a healthy, active and vibrant life. See ad, page 8.
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Tom & Amy Keating 305 E 5th Ave, Columbus 614-429-6330 EcoMaids.com Ohio’s premier green cleaning company, providing eco-friendly cleaning services to homes and businesses throughout the Greater Columbus area. We use Green Seal-certified cleaning solutions, and methods, multi-level HEPA-filtered vacuums, and microfiber tools and cloths. Our employees are screened, bonded and insured, and trained in the most progressive green cleaning techniques. See ad, page 19.
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COMPOSTING SERVICES COMPOST COLUMBUS
Cameron Nicodemus, Owner 614-441-3199 Cameron@CompostColumbus.com CompostColumbus.com Franklin County’s only residential food scraps collection service. Our priority is to divert your food scraps and other compostable from the landfill to create nutrient rich compost that helps organic farmers create sustainable farming practices without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers. We provide the collection containers and pick up weekly while giving you the added feeling of being environmentally responsible for your disposal of compostables and reducing your waste and creating your green circle.
HEALING TOUCH ALPHA HEALING ARTS, LLC Jill Zimmerman Central Ohio 614-271-9338 AlphaHealingArts@gmail.com FindYourInnerPeace.net
Jill is a Healing Touch for Animals® Certified Practitioner and a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner. Her private practice provides energy therapy services to assist animals and their humans with their healing process. A variety of techniques are used for clients to receive treatments that meet their individual needs. Jill works with animals of any species and humans of any age who are facing physical, mental, emotional or spiritual concerns. She has a strong interest in energetically supporting animals and humans to overcome the effects of fear, anxiety, depression and trauma. Treatments for humans are provided in your home, in hospitals, nursing homes, hospice facilities. Animal treatments are offered in home or barn, vet’s office. See ad, page 27.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PREFERRED CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Sophia Sipes 1021 B Country Club Drive, Columbus 614-762-7312 PreferredCIM@Yahoo.com PCFIM.com We provide a patient care center that focuses on healing the whole person – mind, body and spirit. With a broader understanding about the nature of illnesses, healing and wellness, we combine the best of conventional, complementary and alternative medicine to achieve optimal health and healing. We carefully select the testing and diagnostic procedures to be integrated into individually customized treatment plans. See ad, page 28.
LASER THERAPY
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Dalila Reyes-Tulleners, RN, Certified Laser Therapist 2511 Oakstone Dr, Columbus 877-695-8504 / 614-423-8368 Info@OhioLaserTherapy.com ComfortLaserTherapy.com Laser therapy can provide increased joint flexibility and range of motion, muscle relaxation, faster wound healing, reduced fibrous (scar) tissue formation, analgesia, and relief from postherpetic neuralgia pain. Treatments are extremely safe and are an effective alternative to surgical procedures. They do not require the use of drugs and have virtually no side effects. Our Class IV Laser Therapy has faster and more effective results than other modalities of lasers because of its ability to reach deep tissues.
MASSAGE THERAPY NANCY HEIMLICH, Licensed Massage Therapist
CAROL WHITEHOUSE, Licensed Massage Technician 2511 Oakstone Dr, Columbus 614-423-8368 Massage therapy is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance their function and promote overall relaxation. The benefits can include pain management, increased circulation and mobility, and cleansing the body of harmful toxins. The services we offer are Swedish massage, Deep Tissue Therapy, and Essential Oil Wraps for pain management, fatigue and weight loss.
MEDITATION OM2OHM WELLNESS CENTER
Sheri Mollica-Toth, Owner, C.MI, IAMI 324 West Case St, Powell 614-787-0583 Sheri@Om2Ohm.com Om2Ohm.com Om2Ohm will change the way you think about stress management. We offer Peace Management for individuals and groups, teaching management of daily peace as oppose to stress. Through Certified Meditation Instruction, Sound Healing, Chromotherapy, Mindfulness based guidance, Energy and Body Work we will transform and empower you. Allow yourself time for peace in our beautiful Om2Ohm wellness center, leave your worries at the door and enter into your “Om away from home”.
NATURE’S PATH MARKET
1360 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna 614-476-6159 NaturesPathMarket.com Nature’s Path is a prominent source of vegetarian and vegan products, offering organic, ecoconscious and downto-earth items. Our mission is to promote a benevolent, eco-friendly and vegan lifestyle. We strive to be fertile ground where seeds of love can be planted to grow in health and harmony. See ad, page 18.
NATURAL FOODS BEXLEY NATURAL MARKET
508 N Cassady Ave, Columbus 614-252-3951 BexleyNaturalMarket@Yahoo.com BexleyNaturalMarket.Org The Bexley Natural Market is a not-for-profit cooperative grocery store dedicated to providing food of the highest possible nutritional quality to our members and community. We provide many local and organic products, bulk foods, organic herbs and spices, as well as a vast array of vitamins and supplements to support the health of our customers. We like to support local businesses and farmers by being a space in which their products are available. See ad, page 33.
RAISIN RACK NATURAL FOOD MARKET 2545 W Schrock Rd, Westerville 614-882-5886 RaisinRack.com
Raisin Rack offers a complete variety of organic groceries, including gluten-free foods, vegan/vegetarian products, and dairy-free items. Bulk grains, herbs, nuts and seeds accompany organically-grown fruits and vegetables, as well as a complete selection of vitamins, minerals, herbals and other nutrients from leading national brands. See ad, page 6.
If we do not permit the Earth to produce beauty and joy, it will in the end not produce food, either. ~Joseph Wood Krutch
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PET SERVICES GREEN SCOOP PET WASTE RECYCLING Jendell Duffner 614-699-0011 Info@GreenScoopPet.com GreenScoopPet.com
Green Scoop is a unique pet waste removal company that recycles dog, cat, chicken, and rabbit waste by converting it to either EPA-approved compost or natural gas and electricity. We also sell compost, mulch, topsoil, t-shirts and compostable dog waste bags. 10 percent of the proceeds from products purchased supports local charity and environmental organizations.
pilates TURNING POINT FITNESS Lisa Hunsaker
5890/5894 Chandler Court, Westerville 614-895-1433 Info@TurningPointFit.com TurningPointFit.com
We specialize in teaching Classical Pilates and upholding the Pilates Method to the highest standard. In addition to Pilates we offer a variety of specialty classes: Xtend Barre™, TRX, SPINNING® and Personal Training. We are committed to providing personal fitness programming to help you live a healthy lifestyle. See ad, page 25.
REAL ESTATE DUNIGAN REAL ESTATE GROUP e-Merge Real Estate Cindy Dunigan, Realtor 3500 N High St, Columbus 614-361-8400 Cindy.Dunigan@e-Merge.com CindyDunigan.com
There are only a handful of Realtors in the Central Ohio area that carry the National Association of Realtors GREEN designation, and Cindy Dunigan is one of them. She has taken the initiative to encourage the industry to produce more sustainable homes, and helps communities to reduce their consumption by implementing sustainable practices. Cindy is devoted to reducing her own footprint on the environment, and lives by her motto: “We can make a significant impact on the world around us one person at a time.”
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reiki THE REIKI CENTER
Linda Haley, RMT Director 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus 614-486-8323 TheReikiCenter.net The Reiki Center is a comprehensive natural wellness center which understands the relationship between your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs. Practitioners work closely with you to bring each aspect of your life into greater harmony. See ad, page 27.
LIFETIME PET WELLNESS CENTER Dr. James Carlson 454 Lazelle Rd, Columbus 614-882-2100 LPWC@LifeTimePetWellness.com LifeTimePetWellness.com
Lifetime Pet Wellness Center is a full service veterinary hospital that practices both conventional and alternative medicine. We are not just a veterinary hospital, we are a facility that CARES. Lifetime Pet Wellness is a wonderful place to be, and you can feel it when you walk through our doors. See ad, page 12.
THERMOGRAPHY SCREENING OHIO INFRARED HEALTH BREAST & BODY THERMOGRAPHY Dena Johnston RN, MSN, CCT 8570 Cotter Street, Lewis Center 110 County Line Rd W. Ste. B, Westerville 614-636-3362 Dena@OhioInfraredHealth.com OhioInfraredHealth.com
wellness center WORTHINGTON OPTIMAL WELLNESS
Dr. Julia Keiser 6180 Linworth Rd, Worthington 614-848-5211 Keiser@WorthingtonOptimalWellness.com WorthingtonOptimalWellness.com
Thermography detects blood vessel and vascular changes, which can be precursors to disease. These changes can occur up to 10 years before a lump is large enough to be felt, or even seen on a mammogram. Thermography allows for the earliest possible detection of symptoms. It is a pain-free, radiation-free, non-invasive and noncompressive procedure. See ad, page 20.
Worthington Optimal We l l n e s s h a s b e e n helping people reach their optimal health for over 25 years through; Master Level Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Expert Massage, Natural Weight Loss. Nutritional Cleansing, Allergy Cessation and other holistic treatments. Visit central Ohio’s most experienced and comprehensive wellness center at Worthington OptimalWellness.com. See ad, page 11.
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HEALTH & HARMONY ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Dr. Kimberly West & Dr. Evelyn Tannhof 1117 W 1st Ave, Columbus 614-360-3941 HealthAndHarmonyAnimalHospital@ gmail.com HealthAndHarmonyAnimalHospital.com To honor our patients, Health & Harmony Animal Hospital ensures that each client is confident in the care they are receiving for their animal companion, comfortable with all aspects of the hospital and staff, as well as engaged in all areas of their pet’s health and well-being. We focus on the pet as a whole: mind, body and soul. See ad, page 19.
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ON THE SQUARE YOGA
Mary E. Coleman, Owner 65 E State St, Ste R103, Columbus 614-374-9369 OnTheSquareYoga@gmail.com OnTheSquareYoga.com On The Square Yoga, Making Yoga Accessible to Every Body, in the heart of Capital Square.
YOGA ON HIGH
Jasmine Astra-elle Grace CEO , Partner, Registered Yoga Teacher 1081 N High St, Columbus 614-291-4444 YogaOnHigh.com Our core Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Hatha programs allow new students to safely learn yoga basics and explore their own body-mind connection, while our advanced asana classes and guest teachers offer the experienced student the opportunity to deepen their practice. We offer a number of specialty classes for moms-to-be, children, teens, and physically challenged or disabled students. See ad, page 15.
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Natural Iodine Supplementation A Must for Most Americans
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e all need iodine, yet most of us don’t get enough of it through our diet. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that iodine deficiency in the developed world has increased fourfold in the past 40 years and now affects nearly three-quarters of all adults. Numerous U.S. practicing physicians quoted widely in the media estimate that the incidence of hypothyroidism in our adult population may be between 30 and 70 percent. Thus, we can’t efficiently produce the thyroid hormones that serve as chemical messengers triggering nearly every bodily function. The presence or absence of iodine affects our every cell.
Be Aware of Hypothyroidism Symptoms Low thyroid function, or hypothyroidism, is the most recognized and obvious indicator of low iodine intake because the thyroid gland contains more concentrated iodine than other organs.
Symptoms can range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and a variety of skin and hair problems. Hypothyroidism can further cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers. In children, insufficient iodine has been strongly linked with mental retardation, deafness, attention deficient and hyperactivity disorder and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University, China’s Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and France’s National Academy of Medicine. The answer is simple: Taking the right kind of iodine in the right dosage can rebalance thyroid function and restore health to the thyroid and the whole body.
Your Thyroid Needs Protection! Natural Awakenings Detoxified Iodine Can Provide the Protection You Need
Almost everyone is routinely exposed to iodine-depleting radiation emitted by cell phones, WI-FI and microwave ovens. Proper iodine supplementation with a high-quality product like Natural Awakenings DETOXIFIED IODINE can prevent harm by protecting the thyroid and restoring proper hormone production. Iodine replacement has been reported to give relief from: • Depression • Fibromyalgia • Hyperthyroidism • Hypothyroidism
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Natural Awakenings Detoxifed Iodine is 100 percent natural, raw iodine in an ethyl alcohol solution. We thank all those that are benefiting from this product and enthusiastically telling us their great results. Available only at NAWebstore.com My wife, who suffered from extreme fatigue and other symptoms, saw a dramatic increase in energy after just a few days of taking the natural iodine drops. Now if she misses a day, she’ll end up falling asleep in the middle of the afternoon, like she used to do before taking the iodine. It works! ~ Aaron My doctor told me that I had a hypothyroid condition, prescribed medication and was happy with the follow-up test results, yet I noticed no positive effects on my overall wellbeing. Within two weeks of using the Natural Awakenings Detoxified Iodine, I had more energy, felt more awake and enjoyed clearer thinking and greater peace of mind. People even comment that I look younger. I am a fan! ~ Larry
Reasons Behind Iodine Deficiency Radiation: Almost everyone is routinely exposed to iodine-depleting radiation emitted by cell phones, Wi-Fi, microwave ovens and other electronic devices. Iodized table salt: The human body cannot utilize the iodine added to this product. Low-sodium diets: Failure to use healthy salts to fulfill sodium requirements, plus overuse of zero-nutrient table salt in foods, leads to iodine depletion. Bromine: This toxic chemical overrides iodine’s abilities to nourish the thyroid, adrenal and other hormone-producing glands. A known carcinogen, it is used as an anticaking ingredient found in almost all baked goods, unless the ingredients specifically cite unbromated flour. Iodine-depleted soils: Due to poor farming techniques, iodine and other minerals in soil have declined, so most foods today are devoid of naturally occurring iodine. Proper iodine supplementation with a high-quality product like Natural Awakenings Detoxified Iodine can prevent harm by protecting the thyroid and other endocrine glands and restoring proper hormone production.
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